| Pronunciation | Arabic: [ʕaqiːl] |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Arabic |
| Meaning | "knowledgeable", "wise" |
| Other names | |
| Alternative spelling | Aqil, Akil, Akeel, 'Aaqil, Aqiil, Aaqil |
| Anglicisation(s) | Aqeel |
Aqeel (Arabic: عَقِيْل) is an Arabic male given name, which means "knowledgeable", "intelligent", or "wise". An alternative spelling is Aqil. The name may refer to:
Historical
- Aqil ibn Abi Talib (c. 580 – 670 or 683), cousin and companion of Muhammad; brother of Ali
Modern
- Aqeel Abbas Jafari (born 1957), Pakistani writer
- Aqeel Ahmed (director) (born 1987), British filmmaker
- Aqeel Ahmed (cricketer) (born 1982), Pakistani cricketer
- Aqeel Karim Dhedhi (born 1957), Pakistani businessman
- Aqeel Khan (born 1980), Pakistani tennis player
- Aqeel Rehman (born 1985), Austrian squash player
- Aqiil Gopee (born 1997), Mauritian writer and poet
- DJ Aqeel, Indian DJ, singer and composer
References
- Quranic Names: Authentic Islamic Baby Names. "Aqeel". Retrieved on 10 January 2016.
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