Khairuddin

KhairudDin is a male given name of Arabic origin. The name combines khair meaning good or benevolence and din meaning religion or faith, conveying ideas such as the good of the faith or the benevolence of the religion.

Variations of the name include Khairuddin, Khair-ud-Din, Khairuddin, and Khairuddin, with spelling differences reflecting language and regional transliteration practices. The form and pronunciation can vary across Urdu, Malay, Indonesian, Turkish, and Persian-influenced contexts.

Usage of the name is widespread in Muslim communities throughout South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and among the diaspora. It is typically a masculine given name, though in some cases it may appear in compound forms or as a surname.

Cultural context and naming patterns: The name reflects religious virtue and is part of a broader tradition of names that invoke blessings or religious ideals. It may be combined with other elements in longer names, including suffixes such as din or ud-Din, to create extended given names in various linguistic traditions.

Notable individuals and further reading: There are multiple people across different regions who bear this name or its variants, reflecting its cross-cultural usage. For more on related forms, see Khairuddin and Din.