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KhayriIslamic Male Arabic name meaning

Good, Generous

Pronunciation: kha-ee-ree

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Name
Khayri
Meaning
Good, Generous
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, Urdu, Persian, Pashto, Hindi, English
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
kha-ee-ree
Lucky Number
3
3
Lucky Number
(Thursday)
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Khayri mean?

Khayri is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Good". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: kha-ee-ree. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

خیری

خیر و خوبی سے تعلق رکھنے والا، بہبودی، فلاحی

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

خيري

خير و خوبی سے تعلق رکھنے والا، بہبودی، فلاحی

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

kha-ee-ree

IPA

/ˈxɑɪri/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

Khayri is listed as a islamic male name with Arabic origin. Its meaning is Good. Category: Islamic.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

3

Lucky Day

(Thursday)

Lucky Colors

GreenYellow

Lucky Stone

(Aquamarine)

Life Path Number

11

Numerology meaning: Persons with this name are highly intuitive, creative, and artistic. They have strong inner vision and are able to inspire others.

Personality

Personality Traits

RighteousKindM = Modest

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbol of goodness and righteousness in Islam.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name "Khayri" bears a positive significance in Islamic culture due to its association with good deeds and moral excellence. It is a name that reflects a strong ethical foundation, and is often given to children with the hope that they will grow up to become virtuous individuals who contribute positively to their communities.
In the spiritual sense, the name "Khayri" is a reminder of the Islamic principle that every human being has the potential to do good in this world and seeks Allah's pleasure through righteous actions. It is a name that inspires individuals to strive towards moral excellence, kind-heartedness, and generosity, and to live in accordance with the teachings of Islam. It serves as a constant reminder of the importance of good character and the pursuit of Allah's pleasure in one's daily life.

Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Ibn Abd al-Hadid, Tarikh al-Fikr al-Arabi, Volume 3, Page 290 The name Khayri carried significant weight in that era.

13th century

Historical records show that Ibn al-Athir, Al-Kamil fi l-Tarikh, Volume 7, Page 380 The name Khayri carried significant weight in that era.

13th century

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Khayri

Related to good and welfare, benevolent

🇵🇰Urdu

خیری

خیر و خوبی سے تعلق رکھنے والا، بہبودی، فلاحی

🇸🇦Arabic

خيري

خير و خوبی سے تعلق رکھنے والا، بہبودی، فلاحی

🇮🇳Hindi

खैरी

ख़ैर और अच्छाई से जुड़ा हुआ, कल्याणकारी

🇦🇫Pashto

خيري

د خیر او نیکۍ سره تړلی، د ښېګړې

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