خير

Khairul

boyArabic, Malay usage

Khairul is a Muslim boy name meaning “The best of; goodness of”.

MeaningThe best of; goodness of
GenderBoy
OriginArabic, Malay usage
Arabic spellingخير
PronunciationKHAI-rool
Arabic rootخ ي ر (kh-y-r) — to be good
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Khairul

Khairul is the Malay and Indonesian rendering of khayr al-, 'the best of' or 'the goodness of', the first half of an Arabic compound. In Malaysia it is usually paired with a second element, as in Khairul Anuar ('best of the lights') or Khairul Anwar, but it is often used alone as a given name. It is also common in Bangladesh.

Is Khairul a Muslim name?

Yes. Khairul is the Malay form of the Arabic khayr al- ('the best of') and is a very common Muslim name in Malaysia, Brunei and Bangladesh.

Where is the name Khairul used?

Very common in Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia (often spelled Khoirul in Java), and in Bangladesh.

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Spellings and variants of Khairul

KhairilKhoirulKhayrul

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Khairul mean?

Khairul means 'The best of; goodness of'. It comes from Arabic, Malay usage.

Is Khairul a Muslim name?

Yes. Khairul is the Malay form of the Arabic khayr al- ('the best of') and is a very common Muslim name in Malaysia, Brunei and Bangladesh.

How do you write Khairul in Arabic?

Khairul is written خير in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Khairul?

Khairul is pronounced KHAI-rool.

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