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Ikhlas

/ikh-LAAS/

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Unisex

Meaning

Sincerity

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic إخلاص
Urdu اخلاص
Persian اخلاص
Turkish İhlas
Bengali ইখলাস
Pashto اخلاص

Alternate Spellings

Ikhlas is a versatile and harmonious name suitable for both boys and girls. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Sincerity', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Ikhlas, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Ikhlas comes from the Arabic root kh-l-s, meaning "to be pure" or "sincere." It is translated as "sincerity," specifically sincerity of faith and devotion. "Al-Ikhlas" is the title of Surah 112, which declares the absolute oneness of Allah.

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Etymology

From the Arabic root خ-ل-ص (kh-l-ṣ, 'to be pure, sincere'). Ikhlas means 'sincerity.'

Islamic Significance

Surah 112, 'Al-Ikhlas,' is a short chapter affirming the absolute oneness of Allah, and its name reflects the purity of monotheistic belief it expresses.

Quranic Connection

Al-Ikhlas is Surah 112, four verses declaring the absolute oneness of God, which tradition weighs as a third of the Quran.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world.