Unisex name
İhlas name meaning
“pure sincerity; wholehearted devotion”
İhlas means pure sincerity and wholehearted devotion. It comes from Arabic ikhlāṣ, a verbal noun associated with purification and being sincere, and is used for both girls and boys in Türkiye. The Turkish expression ihlâsla yapmak connects the name with doing something wholeheartedly and sincerely.
What does İhlas mean?
Pure sincerity; wholehearted devotion
In Turkish: katışıksız içtenlik; gönülden bağlılık
İhlas refers especially to sincerity of intention, free from display or self-interest in religious language. It is the traditional title of the Quran’s 112th chapter, although the word itself does not occur in that chapter. As a name, it emphasizes wholehearted devotion and purity of purpose.
Origin of the name İhlas
From Arabic ikhlāṣ (إخلاص), denoting purification and sincerity. It entered Turkish through Ottoman usage as ihlâs.
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How to pronounce İhlas
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ihlas/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | اخلاص |
| Arabic | إخلاص |
Is İhlas a boy’s or a girl’s name?
İhlas is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
İhlas does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like İhlas
Names with related meanings
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- Abdullah♂Servant of God
- Betül♀Virgin
- Eliz♀God is my oath
- Abdulkadir♂Servant of the All-Powerful
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of the Most Merciful
- Akif♂Steadfastly devoted
- Ferhat♂Hero of the Ferhat and Şirin story
- Abdülhamid♂Servant of God, the Praiseworthy
- Emrullah♂God's command or decree
- Hanife♀One devoted to belief in one God
- Aliyar♂Friend or companion of Ali
FAQ about the name İhlas
What is the meaning of İhlas?
İhlas means “pure sincerity; wholehearted devotion”. From Arabic ikhlāṣ (إخلاص), denoting purification and sincerity. It entered Turkish through Ottoman usage as ihlâs.
Is İhlas a boy’s or a girl’s name?
İhlas is used for both boys and girls.
Is İhlas in the Quran?
No. Neither the name İhlas nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name İhlas?
İhlas is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does İhlas have?
İhlas has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name İhlas?
İhlas does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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