Ikhlas
/IH-K-L-AA-S/
Sincerity, purity of intention, from the Arabic root kh-l-s (to be pure, unmixed, devoted), the same root behind ikhlas. It names the cleansing of one's motives so that an act is for God alone, a quality at the very heart of Islamic ethics, and one of the most prized inner virtues.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Ikhlas is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Sincerity, purity of intention, from the Arabic root kh-l-s (to be pure, unmixed, devoted), the same root behind ikhlas. It names the cleansing of one's motives so that an act is for God alone, a quality at the very heart of Islamic ethics, and one of the most prized inner virtues.”.
Ikhlas is a girl's name of Arabic origin, traditionally used in Muslim families. The name means "Sincerity, purity of intention, from the Arabic root kh-l-s (to be pure, unmixed, devoted), the same root behind ikhlas. It names the cleansing of one's motives so that an act is for God alone, a quality at the very heart of Islamic ethics, and one of the most prized inner virtues." and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Common among Arab, Indian, Pakistani families, Ikhlas carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Ikhlas's roots in Arabic & Islamic tradition
Ikhlas carries meaning rooted in Arabic and the wider Islamic tradition (Arabic) — “Sincerity, purity of intention, from the Arabic root kh-l-s (to be pure, unmixed, devoted), the same root behind ikhlas. It names the cleansing of one's motives so that an act is for God alone, a quality at the very heart of Islamic ethics, and one of the most prized inner virtues.”. Many Muslim families weigh a name's root meaning and the values it carries.
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Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Ikhlas resonates in either tradition.
Ikhlas's destiny number is 6 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Ikhlas's full reading →
Does Ikhlas go with your family's names?
Ikhlas breaks into 5 sounds: /IH-K-L-AA-S/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Ikhlas sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Ikhlas beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Ikhlas — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Ikhlas
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Ikhlas
What does the name Ikhlas mean?
Ikhlas means "Sincerity, purity of intention, from the Arabic root kh-l-s (to be pure, unmixed, devoted), the same root behind ikhlas. It names the cleansing of one's motives so that an act is for God alone, a quality at the very heart of Islamic ethics, and one of the most prized inner virtues.." It is a girl name of Arabic origin, traditionally used in Muslim families.
Is Ikhlas a boy or girl name?
Ikhlas is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Ikhlas?
Ikhlas is of Arabic origin, used in Muslim tradition, commonly among Arab, Indian, Pakistani families.
Is Ikhlas a Muslim name?
Yes. Ikhlas is a girl name traditionally used in Muslim families, of Arabic origin.
What does Ikhlas mean in Arabic?
Ikhlas originates from Arabic, where it means "Sincerity, purity of intention, from the Arabic root kh-l-s (to be pure, unmixed, devoted), the same root behind ikhlas. It names the cleansing of one's motives so that an act is for God alone, a quality at the very heart of Islamic ethics, and one of the most prized inner virtues.."
What are common nicknames for Ikhlas?
Common short forms of Ikhlas include Ikhi.
What is the numerology of Ikhlas?
Ikhlas has a Pythagorean destiny number of 6 — nurturing and family devotion.
Is Ikhlas an Islamic name?
Yes. Ikhlas is an Arabic girl name meaning "Sincerity, purity of intention, from the Arabic root kh-l-s (to be pure, unmixed, devoted), the same root behind ikhlas. It names the cleansing of one's motives so that an act is for God alone, a quality at the very heart of Islamic ethics, and one of the most prized inner virtues.", widely used in Muslim families, including Arab and Indian communities.
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