Ekhlas
Ekhlas is a Muslim girl name meaning “Sincerity, pure devotion”.
| Meaning | Sincerity, pure devotion |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | إخلاص |
| Pronunciation | ekh-LAHS |
| Arabic root | خ ل ص (kh-l-ṣ) — to be pure, sincere |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Ekhlas
Ekhlas is a spelling of Ikhlāṣ, sincerity, especially doing everything purely for the sake of God. The e reflects Egyptian and Levantine pronunciation. Surah al-Ikhlāṣ (chapter 112), which declares God's oneness, carries this name, and the Prophet ﷺ said it equals a third of the Quran.
Is Ekhlas a Muslim name?
Yes. Ekhlas is a Muslim name meaning sincerity, the name of Surah al-Ikhlas.
Is Ekhlas in the Quran?
'And they were not commanded except to worship Allah, being sincere (mukhliṣīn) to Him in religion' (Quran 98:5).
Where is the name Ekhlas used?
Used mainly in Egypt, Sudan and the Levant.
Gifts with the name Ekhlas
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Ekhlas
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ekhlas mean?
Ekhlas means 'Sincerity, pure devotion'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Ekhlas a Muslim name?
Yes. Ekhlas is a Muslim name meaning sincerity, the name of Surah al-Ikhlas.
How do you write Ekhlas in Arabic?
Ekhlas is written إخلاص in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Ekhlas?
Ekhlas is pronounced ekh-LAHS.
Is Ekhlas mentioned in the Quran?
'And they were not commanded except to worship Allah, being sincere (mukhliṣīn) to Him in religion' (Quran 98:5).