Boy name
Halis name meaning
“pure, unmixed; sincere and genuine”
Halis means “pure” or “unmixed,” and also “sincere” or “genuine.” It comes from Arabic khāliṣ, describing something free from admixture or wholly devoted to a purpose. Used for boys in Türkiye, the name shares its form with halis in halis yün, meaning pure wool in Turkish.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Halis mean?
Pure, unmixed; sincere and genuine
In Turkish: katışıksız, saf; içten ve samimi
Halis describes something unmixed, as in Turkish expressions about pure gold. In phrases concerning intention, the same idea becomes sincerity or genuineness. The name draws on both these concrete and abstract meanings, and it shares an Arabic root with Halise and ihlas.
How popular is Halis?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 2provinces
Where is Halis in the top 30?
2 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Halis
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Halis
From Arabic khāliṣ, meaning pure, unmixed or exclusively devoted to something. Turkish uses it for both material purity and sincerity.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Halis in the Quran? | As a word · خالصا · 16:66The source word of Halis occurs as خالصا in Surah al-Nahl, describing milk as pure. |
| Starts with | H · Ha |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Halis
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Halis Refik
Meaning of each name
- Halis: pure, unmixed; sincere and genuine
- Refik: fellow traveler; close friend and companion
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Sahir Halis
Meaning of each name
- Sahir: one who stays awake; a magician
- Halis: pure, unmixed; sincere and genuine
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Halis Muhittin
Meaning of each name
- Halis: pure, unmixed; sincere and genuine
- Muhittin: reviver of the faith; one who renews religion
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Kasım Halis
Meaning of each name
- Kasım: one who divides or distributes shares
- Halis: pure, unmixed; sincere and genuine
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Halis Ahmet
Meaning of each name
- Halis: pure, unmixed; sincere and genuine
- Ahmet: more praised; most praiseworthy
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Muhsin Halis
Meaning of each name
- Muhsin: one who does good or acts well
- Halis: pure, unmixed; sincere and genuine
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Ömer Halis.
How to pronounce Halis
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /halis/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | خالص |
Is Halis a boy’s name?
Yes, Halis is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Halis appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Halis
Names with related meanings
- Berat♂Absolution, deliverance
- Selim♂Sound, unharmed
- Arel♂A pure, honest person
- Ahlas♂Purer
- Tahir♂Clean, pure, unblemished
- İsmet♂Protection
- Yalın♂Plain, unadorned
- Hulusi♂Associated with sincerity and purity of intention
- Saffet♂Purity, clarity, and sincerity of heart
- Safa♂Clarity
- Nazif♂Clean, pure
- Nezih♂Upright, refined, and respectable
Famous people named Halis
- Halis Özkahya · b. 1980
- Halis Öztürk · b. 1899
- Halis Bayancuk · b. 1984
- Halis Ataksor · b. 1876
- Halis Burhan · b. 1933
- Halis Erenoğlu · b. 1938
- Halis Karataş · b. 1972
- Halis Toprak · b. 1938
- Halis Bayramoğlu · b. 1920
- Halis Bilaloğlu
- Halis Bütünley · b. 1956
- Halis Dalkılıç · b. 1968
FAQ about the name Halis
What is the meaning of Halis?
Halis means “pure, unmixed; sincere and genuine”. From Arabic khāliṣ, meaning pure, unmixed or exclusively devoted to something. Turkish uses it for both material purity and sincerity.
Is Halis a boy’s name?
Yes, Halis is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Halis in the Quran?
As a word. The source word of Halis occurs as خالصا in Surah al-Nahl, describing milk as pure. (e.g.: 16:66)
What is the origin of the name Halis?
Halis is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Halis have?
Halis has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Halis?
Halis appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Halis?
Some ideas: Halis Refik; Sahir Halis; Halis Muhittin.
Famous people named Halis?
Notable people named Halis include Halis Özkahya, Halis Öztürk, Halis Bayancuk.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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