Khairi

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Name
Khairi
Gender
Boy name
Syllables
2

Khairi is a masculine given name that is considered an Indonesian and North African derivation of the Arabic name Khayri (خيريّ). The meaning of the name ranges from 'the charitable' to 'the benevolent', 'the good', and 'the best'.

What does the name Khairi mean?

The name Khairi, a masculine form, derives from the Arabic Khayri (خيريّ) and means 'the charitable', 'the benevolent', 'the good', and 'the best'. The roots of the name are found in the Arabic term khayr (خير), which stands for 'goodness', 'charity', and 'benevolence'. The female equivalent of the name is Khayriyya.

Where does the name Khairi come from?

Khairi is a masculine given name with Arabic origins and means 'the charitable'. The components of the word consist of the Arabic term khayr (خير), which encompasses 'goodness', 'charity', and 'benevolence'. The name is used in various languages, including Indonesian, Maghrebi, Malay, and North African.

How do you pronounce Khairi?

Khairi is pronounced like 'Kai-ri'.

Popularity

In Germany, Khairi is a rather rare name. In 2021, it ranked 5,195th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2015, reaching 3,972nd. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it 6,739th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Khairi reached 8,037th place.

Nicknames & pet names

Kharari

Famous people

  • Khairi Fortt (American football player)
  • Mohd Khairi bin Zainudin (Malaysian footballer)
  • Mohd Khairi Kin Kiman (Malaysian footballer)

Frequently asked questions about the name Khairi

What is the origin of the name Khairi?

Khairi is a masculine given name with Arabic roots. It derives from the Arabic term 'khayr', which means 'goodness', 'charity', and 'benevolence'.

What does the name Khairi mean?

The name Khairi means 'the charitable' or 'the good'. It is often associated with qualities such as benevolence and kindness.

How popular is the name Khairi?

Khairi enjoys a certain popularity in various regions, particularly in Arabic and Muslim countries. It is also used in other cultures, such as in Indonesian and Malay.

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