Khairiya
Khairiya is a Muslim girl name meaning “Good, charitable, benevolent”.
| Meaning | Good, charitable, benevolent |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | خيرية |
| Pronunciation | khay-REE-yah |
| Arabic root | خ ي ر (kh-y-r) — to be good |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Khairiya
Khairiya is formed from khayr ('good') with the feminine adjective ending -iyya, giving 'good-natured, charitable'. The same word is used in Arabic for charitable institutions (jamʿiyya khayriyya). It was a typical girl's name in Egypt, Iraq and the Levant in the mid-twentieth century and is still found today, as well as in Turkey in the form Hayriye.
Is Khairiya a Muslim name?
Yes. Khairiya is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'good, charitable', and it has long been used by Arab and Turkish Muslim families.
Where is the name Khairiya used?
Somewhat old-fashioned in the Arab world today, but still found in Egypt, Iraq, Palestine and as Hayriye in Turkey.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Khairiya mean?
Khairiya means 'Good, charitable, benevolent'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Khairiya a Muslim name?
Yes. Khairiya is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'good, charitable', and it has long been used by Arab and Turkish Muslim families.
How do you write Khairiya in Arabic?
Khairiya is written خيرية in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Khairiya?
Khairiya is pronounced khay-REE-yah.