Khairiya
Khairiya is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Good, charitable, benevolent”.
| Meaning | Good, charitable, benevolent |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | خيرية |
| Pronunciation | khay-REE-yah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Iraq, Palestine, Turkey |
Meaning and origin of Khairiya
Adding the feminine adjective ending -iyya to khayr, good, gives Khairiya, meaning good-natured or charitable. Arabic uses the same word for charitable institutions, as in jamʿiyya khayriyya. In the mid-twentieth century it was a typical girls' name in Egypt, Iraq and the Levant. It still appears today, especially in Egypt, Iraq and Palestine, and in Turkey it takes the form Hayriye.
Is Khairiya a Muslim name?
Arab and Turkish Muslim families have used this name of goodness and charity for generations.
How popular is Khairiya?
It feels a little old-fashioned in Arab countries today, but it is still found in Egypt, Iraq, Palestine and, as Hayriye, in Turkey.
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Spellings and variants of Khairiya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Khairiya mean?
Khairiya means 'Good, charitable, benevolent'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Khairiya a Muslim name?
Arab and Turkish Muslim families have used this name of goodness and charity for generations.
How do you pronounce Khairiya?
Khairiya is pronounced khay-REE-yah.
Is Khairiya a boy or girl name?
Khairiya is usually a girl name.