Girl name
Hayrunisa name meaning
“the best of women”
Hayrunisa means “the best of women.” It combines Arabic khayr, “best” or “good,” with al-nisāʾ, “women,” and is used as a feminine given name in Türkiye. The related spelling Hayrunnisa reflects the joined pronunciation of the same Arabic phrase and provides a direct name association.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 4
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Hayrunisa mean?
The best of women
In Turkish: kadınların en hayırlısı, en iyisi
Hayrunnisa turns a phrase praising excellence among women into a personal name. It belongs to the broader Ottoman naming pattern of compounds containing Nisa. Hayrunisa is another spelling; the doubled n reflects the assimilation of the Arabic definite article to the following sound.
How popular is Hayrunisa?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 1provinces
Where is Hayrunisa in the top 30?
1 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Hayrunisa
It comes from Arabic ḫayr, ‘best’, and al-nisāʾ, ‘women’. The Turkish form Hayrunnisa reflects the linked pronunciation of the Arabic phrase.
Double names with Hayrunisa
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Hayrunisa Seniha
Meaning of each name
- Hayrunisa: the best of women
- Seniha: exalted; of elevated worth
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Zümrüt Hayrunisa
Meaning of each name
- Zümrüt: a precious stone of vivid green colour
- Hayrunisa: the best of women
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Hayrunisa Eftalya
Meaning of each name
- Hayrunisa: the best of women
- Eftalya: blooming, flourishing
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Nergiz Hayrunisa
Meaning of each name
- Nergiz: the narcissus flower
- Hayrunisa: the best of women
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Hayrunisa Adalet
Meaning of each name
- Hayrunisa: the best of women
- Adalet: justice, fairness, equitable treatment
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Sebahat Hayrunisa
Meaning of each name
- Sebahat: beauty; a pleasing appearance
- Hayrunisa: the best of women
How to pronounce Hayrunisa
| Syllables | 4 · 9 letters · 9-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hajɾunisa/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | خير النساء |
Is Hayrunisa a girl’s name?
Yes, Hayrunisa is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Hayrunisa appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Hayrunisa
Names with related meanings
- Emine♀Trustworthy woman
- Ebrar♀The righteous and virtuous
- Ahsen♀More beautiful
- Berra♀Virtuous
- Saliha♀Good, virtuous
- Şerife♀Noble, honourable, distinguished
- Müberra♀Blameless, cleared of fault, pure
- Hüsna♀Most beautiful
- İlke♀Principle, a fundamental guiding idea
- Hayriye♀Connected with goodness, beneficial
- Hamide♀Praised, worthy of praise
- Berre♀Good, virtuous
FAQ about the name Hayrunisa
What is the meaning of Hayrunisa?
Hayrunisa means “the best of women”. It comes from Arabic ḫayr, ‘best’, and al-nisāʾ, ‘women’. The Turkish form Hayrunnisa reflects the linked pronunciation of the Arabic phrase.
Is Hayrunisa a girl’s name?
Yes, Hayrunisa is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Hayrunisa in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Hayrunisa nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Hayrunisa?
Hayrunisa is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Hayrunisa have?
Hayrunisa has 4 syllables and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Hayrunisa?
Hayrunisa appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of Hayrunisa?
Other spellings: Hayrunnisa.
What names go well with Hayrunisa?
Some ideas: Hayrunisa Seniha; Zümrüt Hayrunisa; Hayrunisa Eftalya.
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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