Ghayoor
Ghayoor is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Protective of honour”.
| Meaning | Protective of honour |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | غيور |
| Pronunciation | gha-YOOR |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Ghayoor
Ghayoor describes a man with ghayra, a protective care for the good name of his family and his faith. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ praised this quality. In a hadith he called Sad ibn Ubada ghayur and said that he himself, and God, had a still greater share of it. Families in India and Pakistan use the name, sometimes in forms like Ghayur Ahmad.
Is Ghayoor a Muslim name?
Ghayoor praises a protective sense of honour, a trait the hadith speaks of with approval.
How popular is Ghayoor?
Ghayoor is found mainly in Pakistan and India, sometimes as Ghayur Ahmad or Ghayur Hasan.
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Spellings and variants of Ghayoor
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ghayoor mean?
Ghayoor means 'Protective of honour'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Ghayoor a Muslim name?
Ghayoor praises a protective sense of honour, a trait the hadith speaks of with approval.
How do you pronounce Ghayoor?
Ghayoor is pronounced gha-YOOR.
Is Ghayoor a boy or girl name?
Ghayoor is usually a boy name.