Khairat
Khairat is a Muslim girl name of Arabic, Nigerian usage origin, meaning “Good things, good deeds, blessings”.
| Meaning | Good things, good deeds, blessings |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Nigerian usage |
| Written as | خيرات |
| Pronunciation | khay-RAAT |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Nigeria |
Meaning and origin of Khairat
Khayrāt is the Arabic plural for good things or good deeds, from the root kh-y-r, and Khairat is a popular girl's name built on it. Yoruba and other Nigerian Muslims are especially fond of it. Nicknames such as Khai and Khairy are common. Muslims know the word well from the Quranic command to race toward good deeds, which gives the name an active, encouraging feel.
Is Khairat a Muslim name?
Nigerian Muslim families love this name of good deeds, taken from the verse 'So race to all that is good (al-khayrāt)' (Quran 2:148).
How popular is Khairat?
It is most common in Nigeria, especially among Yoruba Muslims.
Gifts with the name Khairat
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Spellings and variants of Khairat
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Khairat mean?
Khairat means 'Good things, good deeds, blessings'. It is of Arabic, Nigerian usage origin.
Is Khairat a Muslim name?
Nigerian Muslim families love this name of good deeds, taken from the verse 'So race to all that is good (al-khayrāt)' (Quran 2:148).
How do you pronounce Khairat?
Khairat is pronounced khay-RAAT.
Is Khairat a boy or girl name?
Khairat is usually a girl name.