Khair
Khair is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Goodness, good, blessing”.
| Meaning | Goodness, good, blessing |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | خير |
| Pronunciation | KHAYR |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Levant, Malaysia |
Meaning and origin of Khair
Khayr, written Khair, is the ordinary Arabic word for good and goodness. It can also mean the better of two things, and its root kh-y-r includes the idea of choosing. As a standalone name it is brief and to the point. It also opens many compounds, such as Khairullah and Khairuddin, goodness of the faith, which was the name of the Ottoman admiral Hayreddin Barbarossa.
Is Khair a Muslim name?
The word appears frequently in the Quran, as in 'whoever does an atom's weight of good will see it' (Quran 99:7).
How popular is Khair?
It is used in South Asia, the Arab world and Malaysia, more often as part of a compound.
Gifts with the name Khair
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Spellings and variants of Khair
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Khair mean?
Khair means 'Goodness, good, blessing'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Khair a Muslim name?
The word appears frequently in the Quran, as in 'whoever does an atom's weight of good will see it' (Quran 99:7).
How do you pronounce Khair?
Khair is pronounced KHAYR.
Is Khair a boy or girl name?
Khair is usually a boy name.