مخلص

Mukhlis

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Mukhlis is a Muslim boy name meaning “Sincere, devoted”.

MeaningSincere, devoted
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingمخلص
PronunciationMOOKH-lis
Arabic rootخ ل ص (kh-l-ṣ) — to be pure, sincere
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Mukhlis

Mukhlis means sincere, one whose devotion is pure and free of show. It comes from the root of ikhlāṣ, sincerity, which also names Surah al-Ikhlāṣ. The name is common in Indonesia, Malaysia, Uzbekistan and Iraq, and expresses one of the core inner virtues of Islam.

Is Mukhlis a Muslim name?

Yes. Mukhlis is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'sincere', from the same root as ikhlāṣ.

Is Mukhlis in the Quran?

'They were commanded only to worship Allah, being sincere (mukhliṣīna) to Him in religion' (Quran 98:5).

Where is the name Mukhlis used?

Used in Indonesia, Malaysia, Uzbekistan, Iraq and Bangladesh (as Mukhles).

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Spellings and variants of Mukhlis

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mukhlis mean?

Mukhlis means 'Sincere, devoted'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Mukhlis a Muslim name?

Yes. Mukhlis is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'sincere', from the same root as ikhlāṣ.

How do you write Mukhlis in Arabic?

Mukhlis is written مخلص in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Mukhlis?

Mukhlis is pronounced MOOKH-lis.

Is Mukhlis mentioned in the Quran?

'They were commanded only to worship Allah, being sincere (mukhliṣīna) to Him in religion' (Quran 98:5).

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.