1. Key Attributes of the Name Khaira
| Short meaning of Khaira | Beautiful and Radiant | Noble, Admirable and Praiseworthy See below for detailed meaning |
|---|---|
| How to pronounce Khaira | KHartoum + prAY + RUn Each block is a syllable. Thick black border indicates stress/emphasis. Other pronunciations are acceptable. |
| Arabic Spelling (How to write Khaira in Arabic) | خَيْرَةٌ |
| Quranic Nature (Learn more...) | Indirectly Mentioned (the name's triliteral root is used in the Quran) |
| Alternate spellings of Khaira | Khairah Khayrah Kheirah Khera Kheyrah Caireh Cairah Keireh Keirah Kereh Kerah Kayreh Kayrah Keyreh Keyrah All of the above spellings are acceptable for this name. You may also create your own spelling. |
| Quranic Root (Learn more...) | Kh-Y-R |
2. Detailed Meaning of Khaira
The word Khaira in its most basic meaning is the feminine form of Khair, which means “good”, “wholesome”, among many other meanings.
However, Khaira also has a meaning specific to women, and it is this meaning that is used in the Quran. According to Khalid bin Janabah, a respected early scholar of the Arabic language, it refers to a woman who:
comes from a good and honorable lineage, who has a beautiful face, whose behavior is beautiful, who has a lot of wealth, and who is fertile.
The word Khaira (in plural form) is used in description of the Huris of Paradise in verse 70 of Surat ar-Rahman:
In those gardens there are [Huris who are] good and beautiful. {55:70}
