Surname · Arabic origin
Khoury
Meaning
The surname Khoury means Priest.
Origin
Arabic
Type
occupational
Variants
2
The origin of the surname Khoury
Khoury (al-Khūrī) means “priest,” common among Levantine Christian families.
What kind of surname is Khoury?
Khoury is a occupational surname, originally describing the bearer's job or trade. It belongs to the Arabic naming tradition — you can read how Arabic surnames were formed on our Arabic last names page.
Variants & spellings of Khoury
You may also see this surname written as:
- Khoradi
- Khouri
Other Arabic surnames
Other occupational surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Khoury mean?
The surname Khoury means Priest. Khoury (al-Khūrī) means “priest,” common among Levantine Christian families.
Where does the surname Khoury come from?
Khoury is a surname of Arabic origin.
What kind of surname is Khoury?
Khoury is a occupational surname, originally describing the bearer's job or trade.
What are other spellings of Khoury?
Variant spellings of Khoury include Khoradi, Khouri.
What are other Arabic surnames?
Other Arabic surnames include Amin, Aziz, Baghdadi, Haddad, Hakim, Halabi.