Khairunnisa
Khairunnisa is a Muslim girl name meaning “Best of women”.
| Meaning | Best of women |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | خير النساء |
| Pronunciation | khai-roon-NEE-sah |
| Arabic root | خ ي ر (kh-y-r) — to be good |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Khairunnisa
Khairunnisa joins khayr ('best') and al-nisāʾ ('women'), giving 'the best of women'. The phrase recalls hadiths praising certain women, such as Maryam and Khadija, as the best women of their time. Written as one word, it is a popular name in Malaysia, Indonesia and South Asia, where it is often shortened to Nisa or Khairun.
Is Khairunnisa a Muslim name?
Yes. Khairunnisa is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'the best of women', and it is widely used in South-East and South Asia.
Where is the name Khairunnisa used?
Common in Malaysia and Indonesia, and also in Pakistan, India and Turkey (as Hayrünnisa).
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Khairunnisa mean?
Khairunnisa means 'Best of women'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Khairunnisa a Muslim name?
Yes. Khairunnisa is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'the best of women', and it is widely used in South-East and South Asia.
How do you write Khairunnisa in Arabic?
Khairunnisa is written خير النساء in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Khairunnisa?
Khairunnisa is pronounced khai-roon-NEE-sah.