Ghayoor
Ghayoor is a Muslim boy name meaning “Protective, with a strong sense of honour”.
| Meaning | Protective, with a strong sense of honour |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | غيور |
| Pronunciation | gha-YOOR |
| Arabic root | غ ي ر (gh-y-r) — protective jealousy, honour |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Ghayoor
Ghayoor (ghayūr) describes a man with ghayra, the protective concern for the honour and dignity of his family and faith. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ praised this quality, saying in a hadith that Saʿd ibn ʿUbāda was ghayūr and that he himself and God had even more ghayra. As a name it is used mainly in Pakistan and India.
Is Ghayoor a Muslim name?
Yes. Ghayoor is a Muslim name of Arabic origin praising a protective sense of honour, a quality mentioned positively in hadith.
Where is the name Ghayoor used?
Mainly found in Pakistan and India, sometimes as Ghayur Ahmad or Ghayur Hasan.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ghayoor mean?
Ghayoor means 'Protective, with a strong sense of honour'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Ghayoor a Muslim name?
Yes. Ghayoor is a Muslim name of Arabic origin praising a protective sense of honour, a quality mentioned positively in hadith.
How do you write Ghayoor in Arabic?
Ghayoor is written غيور in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Ghayoor?
Ghayoor is pronounced gha-YOOR.