Girl name
Halise name meaning
“pure, unmixed; sincere”
Halise means pure, unmixed or sincere. It comes from Arabic khāliṣa, the feminine form of khāliṣ, meaning pure. Used as a girl’s name in Türkiye, it is directly related to Halis, while the image of clear, unmixed water illustrates its basic meaning of purity.
What does Halise mean?
Pure, unmixed; sincere
In Turkish: saf, katışıksız; içten
Halise carries the idea of purity in both a material and a figurative sense. Its source word describes something unmixed, which also supports a reading of sincerity. It shares its root with Halis, while the long vowel of the Arabic source is usually unmarked in everyday Turkish spelling.
Origin of the name Halise
From Arabic khalisa, the feminine form of khalis, 'pure, unmixed'. It became established in Turkish as the name Halise.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Halise in the Quran? | As a word · خالصة · 7:32, 33:50The Arabic source word خالصة occurs in the Quran as an adjective expressing purity or exclusivity, rather than a personal name. |
| 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 Halise
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Halise Nazar
Meaning of each name
- Halise: pure, unmixed; sincere
- Nazar: look, gaze; the evil eye
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Semanur Halise
Meaning of each name
- Semanur: light of the sky; heavenly radiance
- Halise: pure, unmixed; sincere
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Halise Şeyma
Meaning of each name
- Halise: pure, unmixed; sincere
- Şeyma: having a mole or distinctive bodily mark
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Verda Halise
Meaning of each name
- Verda: rose; rose blossom
- Halise: pure, unmixed; sincere
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Halise Rahmet
Meaning of each name
- Halise: pure, unmixed; sincere
- Rahmet: mercy, forgiveness; divine compassion
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Raziye Halise
Meaning of each name
- Raziye: content, satisfied, well pleased
- Halise: pure, unmixed; sincere
How to pronounce Halise
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /halise/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | خالصه |
| Arabic | خالصة |
Is Halise a girl’s name?
Yes, Halise is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Halise does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 6 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Halise
- Halime♀Gentle, patient, forbearing
- Halide♀Lasting
- Hadise♀Event
- Halile♀Close female friend
- Hamise♀Fifth
- Hatice♀Girl born before her due time
- Hanife♀One devoted to belief in one God
- Hale♀A luminous ring around the moon or sun
- Hamide♀Praised, worthy of praise
- Habibe♀Beloved woman
- Hafize♀Female guardian
- Hasibe♀Of respected lineage, well-born
Names with related meanings
- Duru♀Clear, pure
- Azra♀Virgin
- Melek♀Spiritual being regarded as a divine messenger
- Betül♀Virgin
- Beyza♀White, fair and bright
- Beyzanur♀White light, bright and radiant illumination
- Berrak♀Clear, transparent
- Azranur♀Name combining untouched purity and light
- Zelal♀Clear, limpid, transparent
- Müberra♀Blameless, cleared of fault, pure
- Akça♀Whitish, rather white
- Safiye♀Pure, clear
Famous people named Halise
- Halise Bayram · b. 1961
- Halise Gül Akıllıoğlu
- Halise Gül Şahin · b. 2001
- Halise Hande Gezer
- Halise İnci Gül
- Halise Neslihan Önenli
FAQ about the name Halise
What is the meaning of Halise?
Halise means “pure, unmixed; sincere”. From Arabic khalisa, the feminine form of khalis, 'pure, unmixed'. It became established in Turkish as the name Halise.
Is Halise a girl’s name?
Yes, Halise is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Halise in the Quran?
As a word. The Arabic source word خالصة occurs in the Quran as an adjective expressing purity or exclusivity, rather than a personal name. (e.g.: 7:32, 33:50)
What is the origin of the name Halise?
Halise is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Halise have?
Halise has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Halise?
Halise does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 6 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Halise?
Some ideas: Halise Nazar; Semanur Halise; Halise Şeyma.
Famous people named Halise?
Notable people named Halise include Halise Bayram, Halise Gül Akıllıoğlu, Halise Gül Şahin.
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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