Mukhlis
Mukhlis is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Sincere, wholly devoted”.
| Meaning | Sincere, wholly devoted |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | مخلص |
| Pronunciation | MOOKH-lis |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Malaysia, Indonesia, Central Asia, Iraq |
Meaning and origin of Mukhlis
Mukhlis describes someone whose devotion is pure and free of any show. It comes from the root kh-l-ṣ, which gives ikhlāṣ, sincerity, the word that also names Surah al-Ikhlāṣ. Sincerity is one of the central inner virtues of Islam, and the name puts it front and centre. It is popular in Indonesia, Malaysia, Uzbekistan and Iraq, and in Bangladesh it is often written Mukhles.
Is Mukhlis a Muslim name?
Mukhlis names sincerity, ikhlāṣ, one of the deepest virtues in Islam. The Quran says: 'They were commanded only to worship Allah, being sincere (mukhliṣīna) to Him in religion' (Quran 98:5).
How popular is Mukhlis?
Found in Indonesia, Malaysia, Uzbekistan, Iraq and Bangladesh (as Mukhles).
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Spellings and variants of Mukhlis
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mukhlis mean?
Mukhlis means 'Sincere, wholly devoted'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Mukhlis a Muslim name?
Mukhlis names sincerity, ikhlāṣ, one of the deepest virtues in Islam. The Quran says: 'They were commanded only to worship Allah, being sincere (mukhliṣīna) to Him in religion' (Quran 98:5).
How do you pronounce Mukhlis?
Mukhlis is pronounced MOOKH-lis.
Is Mukhlis a boy or girl name?
Mukhlis is usually a boy name.