Hayri means “good, charitable”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Hayri is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Hayri mean?
Literal meaning
Hayri is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “good, charitable”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Hayri in Turkish
What does Hayri mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Hayri. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “good, charitable” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Hayri come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Hayri a Turkish name?
Yes. Hayri is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Hayri across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | HayriLatin | Boy | same as above: “good, charitable” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Hayri
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayri | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Hayri
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Hayri rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- SağbudunUnisex“healthy, pure people”same language (turkish)
- SalihaGirl“righteous, virtuous”same language (turkish)
- MükerremUnisex“honoured, esteemed”same language (turkish)
- DoğuhanBoy“khan of the east”same language (turkish)
- BurkayBoy“tart moon”same language (turkish)
- TitizUnisex“meticulous; careful about cleanliness”same language (turkish)
- GüntenGirl“body of the sun”same language (turkish)
- ZeynepGirl“fragrant flowering tree”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Hayri
What does the name Hayri mean?
Hayri means “good, charitable”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Hayri a girl's or a boy's name?
Hayri is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Hayri come from?
Hayri is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Hayri?
Hayri is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Hayri have?
Hayri has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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