Ikhlaq
Ikhlaq is a Muslim boy name of Arabic, Urdu usage origin, meaning “Good character, morals”.
| Meaning | Good character, morals |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Urdu usage |
| Written as | اخلاق |
| Pronunciation | ikh-LAAQ |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Ikhlaq
Ikhlaq is a South Asian name drawn from the Arabic akhlāq, the plural form of khuluq, which comes from the root kh-l-q. The word means character and moral conduct, and in Urdu its first vowel is often pronounced i. Islam places great value on good character. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ described his mission as bringing noble character to completion, and the spelling Akhlaq is also widely used.
Is Ikhlaq a Muslim name?
Ikhlaq comes from the Arabic word for good character, whose singular appears in the praise of the Prophet ﷺ: 'And indeed, you are of a great moral character (khuluq)' (Quran 68:4).
How popular is Ikhlaq?
It is used mainly in Pakistan and India.
Gifts with the name Ikhlaq
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Ikhlaq
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ikhlaq mean?
Ikhlaq means 'Good character, morals'. It is of Arabic, Urdu usage origin.
Is Ikhlaq a Muslim name?
Ikhlaq comes from the Arabic word for good character, whose singular appears in the praise of the Prophet ﷺ: 'And indeed, you are of a great moral character (khuluq)' (Quran 68:4).
How do you pronounce Ikhlaq?
Ikhlaq is pronounced ikh-LAAQ.
Is Ikhlaq a boy or girl name?
Ikhlaq is usually a boy name.