Ummulkhairi
Ummulkhairi is a Muslim girl name meaning “Mother of goodness”.
| Meaning | Mother of goodness |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Hausa spelling |
| Arabic spelling | أم الخير |
| Pronunciation | oom-mool-KHY-ree |
| Arabic root | خ ي ر (kh-y-r) — goodness |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Ummulkhairi
Ummulkhairi is the Hausa spelling of Umm al-Khayr, 'mother of goodness'. Umm al-Khayr Salmā bint Ṣakhr was the mother of Abū Bakr al-Ṣiddīq and became a Muslim in Makkah. In Nigeria the name is usually written as one word and often shortened to Ummi.
Is Ummulkhairi a Muslim name?
Yes. Ummulkhairi is a Muslim name, from Umm al-Khayr, the kunya of the mother of Abū Bakr al-Ṣiddīq.
Where is the name Ummulkhairi used?
Used mainly by Hausa Muslims in northern Nigeria.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ummulkhairi mean?
Ummulkhairi means 'Mother of goodness'. It comes from Arabic, Hausa spelling.
Is Ummulkhairi a Muslim name?
Yes. Ummulkhairi is a Muslim name, from Umm al-Khayr, the kunya of the mother of Abū Bakr al-Ṣiddīq.
How do you write Ummulkhairi in Arabic?
Ummulkhairi is written أم الخير in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Ummulkhairi?
Ummulkhairi is pronounced oom-mool-KHY-ree.