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Habil is a proper noun used in several contexts. In onomastics, it is a masculine given name in various cultures, particularly in parts of the Turkic and South Asian world, where it may be spelled Habil or similarly.

The etymology and meaning of the name vary by language and region; in some traditions it is considered a variant of names such as Habib or Habilullah, and it is commonly chosen for its phonetic form rather than a single agreed-upon meaning.

In academia, especially within German-speaking countries, habilitation denotes a post-doctoral qualification required to attain professorship. The term is sometimes shortened informally to Habil and can refer to the qualification itself or to a person who has completed it.

In public life, individuals named Habil have appeared in historical records and contemporary contexts, reflecting the name’s continued use across regions.

For related terms, see Habib and Habilitation.