خير ال

Hairul

boyArabic, Malay form of Khayr al-

Hairul is a Muslim boy name meaning “The good of; goodness”.

MeaningThe good of; goodness
GenderBoy
OriginArabic, Malay form of Khayr al-
Arabic spellingخير ال
PronunciationHY-rool
Arabic rootخ ي ر (kh-y-r) — good, goodness
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Hairul

Hairul is a Malay spelling of Khairul, which renders the Arabic khayr al-, 'the good of', the first part of compounds such as Khairul Anwar or Khairul Nizam. Malay speakers often soften the Arabic kh to h, giving Hairul. On its own it is understood simply as goodness, and it is usually followed by a second element.

Is Hairul a Muslim name?

Yes. Hairul is a Malay Muslim name from the Arabic khayr, goodness, usually forming the first part of a compound name.

Where is the name Hairul used?

Common in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei, often as Hairul or Khairul plus a second name.

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Spellings and variants of Hairul

KhairulKhairolHairolKhayrul

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hairul mean?

Hairul means 'The good of; goodness'. It comes from Arabic, Malay form of Khayr al-.

Is Hairul a Muslim name?

Yes. Hairul is a Malay Muslim name from the Arabic khayr, goodness, usually forming the first part of a compound name.

How do you write Hairul in Arabic?

Hairul is written خير ال in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Hairul?

Hairul is pronounced HY-rool.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.