Khaliq

Khaliq is an Arabic masculine given name and, less commonly, a surname. It derives from the Arabic root خ-ل-ق (kh- l- q), meaning to create or bring into existence, and from the active participle خَالِق (khāliq), meaning “creator” or “the maker.” In Islamic theology, al-Khaliq (الخالق) is one of the 99 Names of Allah, typically translated as “the Creator.” Because of this religious significance, the name Khaliq is used in Muslim communities as a given name, often with the element Abd al-Khaliq in compound forms meaning “servant of the Creator.”

The name is found across Arabic-speaking communities as well as in South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, among others. It is commonly transliterated in several ways (Khaliq, Khalik, Khaleeq, Khaleq), reflecting different phonetic renderings of Arabic consonants. The choice of spelling does not change the underlying meaning.

As a surname, Khaliq can occur in some communities, typically derived from the given name or as a patronymic. In modern usage, the name carries positive associations related to creativity and origination rather than any direct association with the divine attribute.

See also: Al-Khaliq, the Creator, one of the 99 Names of Allah. Abd al-Khaliq, a compound given name meaning “servant of the Creator.”