1. Key Attributes of the Baby Name Ikhlas
| Short meaning of Ikhlas | Virtuous, Pious, God-Fearing and Devoted to God See below for detailed meaning |
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| How to pronounce Ikhlas | Islam + KHartoum (capital of Sudan) + pLAnt + Sincere British English. Each block is a syllable. Thick black border indicates stress/emphasis. Other pronunciations are acceptable. |
| Original Spelling | إخلاص (Ikhlas written in Arabic) |
| Alternate spellings of Ikhlas | Ikhlaas Ekhlas Ekhlaas Eykhlaas All of the above spellings are acceptable for this name. You may also create your own spelling. |
| Quranic Nature & Root (Learn more...) | Quranic Nature Indirectly Mentioned (the name's triliteral root is used in the Quran) Quranic Root KH L S All Quranic baby names derived from KH-L-S: ...See all 6 names at the KH-L-S root page |
2. Detailed Meaning of Ikhlas
Ikhlas is an indirect Quranic name for girls that means purity, devotion, sincerity, loyalty, faithfulness. It is derived from the KH-L-S (pure, sincere) root which is used in many places in the Quran. Ikhlas is also a common name for chapter 112 of the Quran.
for, verily, We purified them by means of a thought most pure: the remembrance of the life to come. (Quran 38:46)
Now, surely, sincere obedience is due to Allah (alone) and (as for) those who take guardians besides Him, (saying), We do not serve them save that they may make us nearer to Allah, surely Allah will judge between them in that in which they differ; surely Allah does not guide him aright who is a liar, ungrateful. (Quran 39:3)
Say: Do you dispute with us about Allah, even though He is our Lord and your Lord, and we shall have our deeds and you shall have your deeds, and we are sincere to Him? (Quran 2:139)
