Kalel

Kalel is a modern given name strongly associated with Kal-El, Superman's Kryptonian birth name. The fictional connection is a clearer explanation than assigning it an ancient meaning based on its final el. Some families may intend a resemblance to Arabic Khalil, meaning “friend,” but that is a separate name and does not establish Kalel's universal origin.

The unhyphenated spelling makes Kalel look more like a conventional first name while keeping the comic-book association. Parents may want to consider whether that reference is central to their choice or simply a bonus attached to a sound they like. Kal-El preserves the fictional spelling more explicitly. In either form, a child may meet questions about Superman, so comfort with that conversation is a practical part of the decision.