Ikhlas
Ikhlas is a Muslim girl name meaning “Sincerity, pure devotion to God”.
| Meaning | Sincerity, pure devotion to God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | إخلاص |
| Pronunciation | ikh-LAAS |
| Arabic root | خ ل ص (kh-l-ṣ) — to be pure, sincere |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Ikhlas
Ikhlas means purity of intention, doing everything for the sake of God alone. Surat al-Ikhlas, chapter 112 of the Quran, takes its name from this idea; the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said it equals a third of the Quran. The name is used for girls in Malaysia, Somalia, Pakistan and the Arab world, and occasionally for boys in Turkey.
Is Ikhlas a Muslim name?
Yes. Ikhlas is a Muslim name meaning sincerity in faith, the title of Surat al-Ikhlas.
Is Ikhlas in the Quran?
Chapter 112 of the Quran is called Surat al-Ikhlas, the declaration of God's absolute oneness.
Where is the name Ikhlas used?
Used in Malaysia, Somalia, Pakistan and the Arab world; İhlas is a male name in Turkey.
Gifts with the name Ikhlas
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ikhlas mean?
Ikhlas means 'Sincerity, pure devotion to God'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Ikhlas a Muslim name?
Yes. Ikhlas is a Muslim name meaning sincerity in faith, the title of Surat al-Ikhlas.
How do you write Ikhlas in Arabic?
Ikhlas is written إخلاص in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Ikhlas?
Ikhlas is pronounced ikh-LAAS.
Is Ikhlas mentioned in the Quran?
Chapter 112 of the Quran is called Surat al-Ikhlas, the declaration of God's absolute oneness.