Hayriye as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Hayriye

What is the meaning of the name Hayriye ?

The baby name Hayriye is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced hai-REE-yeh (approx.; IPA: /haɪˈri.je/).

Hayriye is Turkish in Origin.

Hayriye is a Turkish feminine given name rooted in Arabic khayr, meaning “goodness,” “benefit,” or “charity.” It reflects the Arabic adjectival form khayriyya, with the Turkishized -iye ending marking a feminine quality or relation, so the sense is “benevolent,” “charitable,” or “virtuous,” akin to “auspicious.” It is the feminine counterpart to Hayri/Khayri. The name carries positive, pious overtones in Islamic cultures, emphasizing acts of good and communal welfare.

Hayriye gained currency in the Ottoman era and appears across Turkish-speaking communities in Anatolia and the Balkans; a notable bearer is Hayriye Sultan (1846–1898), daughter of Sultan Abdülmecid I. In Arabic-speaking regions the cognate forms Khayriyya/Khairiya (خيرية) are used. Variant transliterations include Khayriye, Khairiye, and, in Persian-influenced contexts, Kheirieh. Related masculine forms are Hayri (Turkish) and Khayri/Khairi (Arabic). The name remains recognizable and gently traditional in modern Turkey and the diaspora.