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Khair

/KHAYR/

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Meaning

Good, blessing, wealth

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic خير
Urdu خضر
Persian خیر
Turkish Hayir
Bengali খায়ের
Pashto خير

Alternate Spellings

Khair is a versatile and harmonious name suitable for both boys and girls. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Good, blessing, wealth', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Quranic regions, Khair has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Khair comes from the Arabic root kh-y-r, meaning "to be good." It is translated as "goodness" or "blessing," one of the most widely used positive terms in everyday Arabic and Quranic vocabulary.

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Arabic خير (khair), 'good, goodness, blessing.'

Islamic Significance

Khair (good/goodness) is a recurring Quranic concept, contrasted with sharr (evil).

Quranic Connection

Appears throughout the Quran, for example in 2:180.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world.