Khayr
In Arabic: خَيْر
A broad name meaning goodness, blessing, and righteousness—chosen for benefit to others.
اسم واسع المعنى: الخير والبركة والصلاح، ويُستبشر به للدلالة على النفع للناس.
- Boy name
- Virtue
- Faith
- Short
- Soft sound
- Common
- Pan-Arab
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As a child
Called at home
خَيْر, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
As an adult
Professional intro
Pleased to meet you, I'm خَيْر.
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- ShakirIt denotes gratefulness to Allah and acknowledging blessings—so the name fits الحمد الكثيرLearn more
Questions parents ask
- What does the name Khayr mean?
- A broad name meaning goodness, blessing, and righteousness—chosen for benefit to others.
- Is Khayr a boy or a girl name?
- Khayr is a boy name.
- How is Khayr written in English?
- Khayr in Arabic: خَيْر.
- Does Khayr fit the father's name?
- Fit depends on the father or family name. Enter it in “Try the name now” on this page and we score the transition, length balance, and cadence.