Xalis means “pure, clean, genuine”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Xalis is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Xalis mean?
ساپ، پاكىز، ھەقىقىيLiteral meaning
Xalis (خالىس) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “pure, clean, genuine” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Meaning themes: Purity
Xalis in Uyghur
What does Xalis mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written خالىس and Xalis (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “pure, clean, genuine” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Xalis come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Xalis a Uyghur name?
Yes. Xalis is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Xalis across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | خالىسArabic script | Boy | same as above: “pure, clean, genuine” | Documented[1] |
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 Xalis
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.
Names related to Xalis
Variants and linked names
- XaliseGirl“pure, clean, genuine”
Sibling names for Xalis
Names recorded for the same language (Uyghur) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Xalis rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- EbrixeGirl“sinless, pure”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme purity
- DilnureGirl“bright-hearted, pure-hearted”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme purity
- Le'ligülGirl“girl pure and beautiful as a ruby”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme purity
- HenipeGirl“pure; upright”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme purity
- DilzatayGirl“pure-hearted girl”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme purity
- DilzatGirl“pure heart”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme purity
- ZulalBoy“clear, pure”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme purity
- AbdutahirBoy“pure person”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme purity
Common questions about Xalis
What does the name Xalis mean?
Xalis means “pure, clean, genuine”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Xalis a girl's or a boy's name?
Xalis is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Xalis come from?
Xalis is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Xalis?
Xalis is recorded for Uyghur. 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 Xalis have?
Xalis has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: ساپ، پاكىز، ھەقىقىي; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+2 more)
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