Khairul
Khairul is a Muslim boy name of Arabic, Malay usage origin, meaning “The best of; the goodness of”.
| Meaning | The best of; the goodness of |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Malay usage |
| Written as | خير |
| Pronunciation | KHAI-rool |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Khairul
Malay and Indonesian render the Arabic khayr al- as Khairul, meaning the best or the goodness of something. It normally opens a two-part Arabic name built on the root kh-y-r, to be good. In Malaysia a second element usually follows, as in Khairul Anuar or Khairul Anwar, best of the lights. Still, many people carry Khairul alone as a given name, and it is common in Bangladesh too.
Is Khairul a Muslim name?
Muslims in Malaysia, Brunei and Bangladesh use this name very widely. It comes from the Arabic for 'the best of'.
How popular is Khairul?
It is very common in Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia, where Java often spells it Khoirul, and also in Bangladesh.
Gifts with the name Khairul
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Spellings and variants of Khairul
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Khairul mean?
Khairul means 'The best of; the goodness of'. It is of Arabic, Malay usage origin.
Is Khairul a Muslim name?
Muslims in Malaysia, Brunei and Bangladesh use this name very widely. It comes from the Arabic for 'the best of'.
How do you pronounce Khairul?
Khairul is pronounced KHAI-rool.
Is Khairul a boy or girl name?
Khairul is usually a boy name.