Airat is a Tatar masculine given name, an alternate transcription of the Tatar and Bashkir name Ayrat. The meaning of Ayrat is uncertain, with two primary theories proposed. One theory traces it to the Arabic word khayrāt (خَيْرات), meaning "good deeds," a concept rooted in Islamic virtue. Alternatively, it may derive from the name of the Oirat people, a western Mongol tribal confederation. The Oirats historically played a role in Central Asian and Siberian history, and their name may have been adopted as a personal name among Tatar and Bashkir communities.The name Airat (and its spelling variants) is used predominantly in Tatar and Bashkir cultures, regions within Russia with significant Muslim populations. It reflects a blend of Turkic and Islamic naming traditions, common among ethnic Tatars and Bashkirs. While not as widespread as some other names, it holds cultural significance within these communities.Meaning: Possibly "good deeds" (from Arabic khayrāt) or derived from the Oirat peopleOrigin: Tatar, BashkirType: First nameRegistration Regions: Tatarstan, Bashkortostan, and Tatar/Bashkir diaspora