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Khairat

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Meaning

Good deeds

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic خيرت
Urdu خیرات
Persian خیرات
Turkish Hayrat
Bengali খয়রাত
Pashto خيرات

Alternate Spellings

With its Arabic roots, Khairat is a unique unisex choice carrying profound meaning. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Good deeds', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Khairat is the plural of "khair" (good), from the Arabic root kh-y-r, translated as "good deeds."

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Arabic خيرات (khayrat), 'good deeds, charitable acts' - the plural of khayr.

Hadith / Historical Connection

Choosing a name well is treated in the sunna as a duty owed to the child. Abu Dawud records the Prophet saying that on the Day of Resurrection you will be called by your names and by your fathers' names, so give yourselves good names. Names carrying a quality are chosen in that spirit.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world.