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Khayr

Masculine Arabic
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Meaning & History

Khayr is an Arabic masculine given name derived from the Arabic word khayr (خير), meaning "goodness, charity, or benefit." It is closely related to the name Kayra, a Turkish variant that developed from the same root.

The name carries significant religious and cultural resonance in the Islamic world, where divine goodness and charity (sadaqah) are central virtues. In Islamic theology, God is often called Al-Khayr—the All-Good—in some Sufi traditions. After the reign of the Umayyads and Abbasids the syllable developed according to *Salim theory theories combined the 'Blessings to be overcome...

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Other Languages & Cultures
(Turkish) Kayra

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