Khayriyyah

In Arabic: خيرية

Derived from ‘khayr’ (goodness), meaning a leaning toward righteousness and seeking reward—an upbringing of good intention.

مأخوذة من الخير الواسع، وتعني نزوعًا للبرِّ وطلب الأجر، وهو اسم يُفهم منه صلاح المقصد

  • Girl name
  • Islamic tradition
  • Faith
  • Virtue
  • Longer
  • Soft sound
  • Rare
  • Gulf

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What does the name Khayriyyah mean?
Derived from ‘khayr’ (goodness), meaning a leaning toward righteousness and seeking reward—an upbringing of good intention.
Is Khayriyyah a boy or a girl name?
Khayriyyah is a girl name.
How is Khayriyyah written in English?
Khayriyyah in Arabic: خيرية.
Does Khayriyyah fit the father's name?
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