İhlâs means “sincerity”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- İhlâs is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does İhlâs mean?
Literal meaning
İhlâs is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “sincerity”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
also spelled İhlas
İhlâs in Turkish
What does İhlâs mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written İhlâs. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “sincerity” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name İhlâs come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is İhlâs a Turkish name?
Yes. İhlâs is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
İhlâs across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | İhlâsLatin | Boy | same as above: “sincerity” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of İhlâs
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| İhlâs | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for İhlâs
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with İhlâs rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- KaraçayBoy“a Turkic people”same language (turkish)
- ŞenyüzGirl“joyful face”same language (turkish)
- MünasipBoy“suitable, fitting”same language (turkish)
- RefettinBoy“kindness of the faith”same language (turkish)
- MenekşeGirl“violet”same language (turkish)
- NusrettinBoy“help of the faith”same language (turkish)
- BaturalpBoy“brave hero”same language (turkish)
- ArcanBoy“pure-hearted person”same language (turkish)
Common questions about İhlâs
What does the name İhlâs mean?
İhlâs means “sincerity”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is İhlâs a girl's or a boy's name?
İhlâs is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does İhlâs come from?
İhlâs is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use İhlâs?
İhlâs is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does İhlâs have?
İhlâs has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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