Khairunnisa
Khairunnisa is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Best of women”.
| Meaning | Best of women |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | خير النساء |
| Pronunciation | khai-roon-NEE-sah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Malaysia, Indonesia, Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Khairunnisa
Khayr, best, joined with al-nisāʾ, women, produces Khairunnisa, the best of women. The phrase echoes hadiths that single out particular women, Maryam and Khadija among them, as the finest of their age. Written as one word, the name is popular in Malaysia, Indonesia and South Asia. Families often call its bearers Nisa or Khairun for short, and Turkey uses the form Hayrünnisa.
Is Khairunnisa a Muslim name?
Muslims across South and South-East Asia give it widely. It recalls the hadiths praising the best of women.
How popular is Khairunnisa?
It is common in Malaysia and Indonesia, and also in Pakistan, India and Turkey, where it becomes Hayrünnisa.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Khairunnisa mean?
Khairunnisa means 'Best of women'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Khairunnisa a Muslim name?
Muslims across South and South-East Asia give it widely. It recalls the hadiths praising the best of women.
How do you pronounce Khairunnisa?
Khairunnisa is pronounced khai-roon-NEE-sah.
Is Khairunnisa a boy or girl name?
Khairunnisa is usually a girl name.