Boy name

Hayri name meaning

“connected with goodness; beneficial”

Hayri means “connected with goodness” or “beneficial.” A masculine name in Türkiye, it comes from Arabic khayrī, formed from khayr, “goodness” or “benefit,” with a relational suffix. Its connection with Turkish hayır, used for charitable good, provides a concrete linguistic association with assistance and useful deeds.

Ottoman Turkish

/hajɾi/

Gender: ♂ Boy
Origin: Arabic
Syllables: 2
Popularity: #429

What does Hayri mean?

Connected with goodness; beneficial

In Turkish: iyilikle ilgili; hayırlı, yararlı

Hayri belongs to the same semantic family as Turkish hayır and hayırlı, words concerning goodness and benefit. Its emphasis is on what is good or helpful; Hayriye derives from the corresponding feminine form and provides a closely related name in historical usage.

#Kindness #Virtue

Origin of the name Hayri

From Arabic ḫayrī, formed from ḫayr, meaning goodness or benefit, with a suffix expressing association.

Linguistic origin	Arabic
Is Hayri in the Quran?	No
Starts with	H · Ha

Double names with Hayri

Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.

Hayri Seyhun
Meaning of each name
- Hayri: connected with goodness; beneficial
- Seyhun: the name of the Syr Darya river
Şeref Hayri
Meaning of each name
- Şeref: honor, dignity; high esteem
- Hayri: connected with goodness; beneficial
Hayri Selami
Meaning of each name
- Hayri: connected with goodness; beneficial
- Selami: relating to greetings, peace or well-being
Muhteşem Hayri
Meaning of each name
- Muhteşem: magnificent; splendid and impressive
- Hayri: connected with goodness; beneficial
Hayri Nebil
Meaning of each name
- Hayri: connected with goodness; beneficial
- Nebil: noble, honourable, distinguished
Fedai Hayri
Meaning of each name
- Fedai: one prepared to sacrifice their life
- Hayri: connected with goodness; beneficial

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How to pronounce Hayri

Syllables	2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names
IPA	/hajɾi/
Ottoman Turkish	خیری
Arabic	خيري

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Is Hayri a boy’s name?

Yes, Hayri is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.

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Hayri does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 76 people bear it; this is not a national figure.

Spellings and similar names

Names that sound like Hayri

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Hayri

Hayri Arsebük · b. 1915
Hayri Kozakçıoğlu · b. 1938
Hayri Sezgin · b. 1961
Hayri Kıvrıkoğlu · b. 1948
Hayri Polat · b. 1948
Hayri İnönü · b. 1954
Hayri Ündül · b. 1929
Hayri Çizel · b. 1891
Hayri Duman · b. 1959
Hayri Orhun
Hayri Terzioğlu · b. 1908
Hayri Caner · b. 1936

FAQ about the name Hayri

What is the meaning of Hayri?

Hayri means “connected with goodness; beneficial”. From Arabic ḫayrī, formed from ḫayr, meaning goodness or benefit, with a suffix expressing association.

Is Hayri a boy’s name?

Yes, Hayri is used mostly as a boy’s name.

Is Hayri in the Quran?

No. Neither the name Hayri nor its source word occurs in the Quran.

What is the origin of the name Hayri?

Hayri is of Arabic origin.

How many syllables does Hayri have?

Hayri has 2 syllables and 5 letters.

How popular is the name Hayri?

Hayri does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 76 people bear it; this is not a national figure.

What names go well with Hayri?

Some ideas: Hayri Seyhun; Şeref Hayri; Hayri Selami.

Famous people named Hayri?

Notable people named Hayri include Hayri Arsebük, Hayri Kozakçıoğlu, Hayri Sezgin.

Sources and method

Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.

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