Unisex name
Khair name meaning
“goodness and good things”
Khair is a name used for boys and girls, from Arabic khayr (خير), meaning ‘goodness’ and ‘good things’. The source word also includes the sense of benefit. Khair is a spelling familiar in Indonesian naming, and Chair is another spelling variant of the name.
What does Khair mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Khair
From Arabic khayr (خير), denoting goodness, benefit, or something good. Khair reflects a spelling familiar in Indonesian names.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Khair in Islam and the Quran
Khair does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (خير) does, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 197.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Khair
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Khair, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Khair Badruttamam Mokhamad
Meaning of each word
- Khair: goodness and good things
- Badruttamam: the perfect full moon
- Mokhamad: much praised
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Meaning of each word
- Khair: goodness and good things
- Affan: maintaining chastity and personal integrity
- Fauzan: success, triumph
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Khair Nursyamsi
Meaning of each word
- Khair: goodness and good things
- Nursyamsi: sunlight
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Nurdiansyah Khair Qomari
Meaning of each word
- Nurdiansyah: light; lamp; king
- Khair: goodness and good things
- Qomari: lunar, relating to the moon
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Khair Farabi
Meaning of each word
- Khair: goodness and good things
- Farabi: originating from Farab
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Meaning of each word
- Khair: goodness and good things
- Rafi: high-ranking, exalted
- Fitrah: innate disposition, original nature
How to pronounce Khair
| Syllables | 1 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /xair/ |
| Arabic script | خير |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦏ꦳ꦲꦶꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮮᮄᮁ |
Is Khair a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Khair is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 78% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Khair ranks #410 among unisex names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Khair
- Khairi♂♀Associated with goodness
- Khoir♂Goodness, something good
- Khaira♀Good or possessing excellence
- Kadir♂Capable, possessing power
- Khairul♂The best
- Kahar♂Overwhelmingly powerful, subduing
- Khalid♂Everlasting, enduring
- Khairil♂Goodness, that which is good
- Khaidir♂Green, verdant
- Kohar♂The All-Subduing
- Khoiri♂♀Related to goodness
- Khalil♂An intimate friend, a beloved companion
Names with related meanings
- Budi♂Intellect, intelligence, moral character
- Setiawan♂One who remains loyal
- Hasan♂Good, handsome
- Gunawan♂Possessing ability and virtue
- Saleh♂Righteous, virtuous, devout
- Amin♂Honest, trustworthy
- Hamid♂Praiseworthy, deserving praise
- Budiman♂Wise and of good character
- Aris♂Best, excellent
- Darmawan♂Possessing virtue, of good character
- Susilo♂Well-behaved, virtuous
- Sudirman♂Good and steadfast
Famous people named Khair
- Khair Rifo · b. 1972
FAQ about the name Khair
What is the meaning of Khair?
Khair means goodness and good things. From Arabic khayr (خير), denoting goodness, benefit, or something good. Khair reflects a spelling familiar in Indonesian names.
Is Khair a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Khair is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 78% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Khair?
Khair is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Khair in the Quran?
Khair does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (خير) does, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 197.
How many syllables does Khair have?
Khair has 1 syllable (Khair) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Khair?
Khair ranks #410 among unisex names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Khair?
Other spellings: Chair.
What full names go well with Khair?
Some ideas: Khair Badruttamam Mokhamad; Khair Affan Fauzan; Khair Nursyamsi.
Famous people named Khair?
Notable people named Khair include Khair Rifo.
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