Yhlas means “sincerity, devotion”. It probably comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkmen.
- Yhlas is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkmen.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Yhlas mean?
Literally: Arabic ikhlāṣ
Literal meaning
Yhlas is a boy's name used in Turkmen. It means “sincerity, devotion”, from Arabic ikhlāṣ. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Yhlas in Turkmen
What does Yhlas mean in Turkmen?
In Turkmen the name is written Yhlas. No separate Turkmen gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “sincerity, devotion” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Yhlas come from?
Arabic, compound. From Arabic ikhlāṣ.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Yhlas a Turkmen name?
Yes. Yhlas is used as a given name in Turkmen. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Yhlas across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkmen | YhlasLatin | Boy | same as above: “sincerity, devotion” | 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 Yhlas
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yhlas | Turkmen | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Yhlas
Names recorded for the same language (Turkmen) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Yhlas rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AtajanBoy“dear father”same language (turkmen)
- AýnaGirl“mirror”same language (turkmen)
- BerdiBoy“God gave a son”same language (turkmen)
- OgultäçGirl“crown child”same language (turkmen)
- HudaýnazarBoy“God's favourable glance”same language (turkmen)
- NuriBoy“luminous”same language (turkmen)
- KerimBoy“noble; generous, precious”same language (turkmen)
- GurbangulyBoy“servant of the Sacrifice feast”same language (turkmen)
Common questions about Yhlas
What does the name Yhlas mean?
Yhlas means “sincerity, devotion”. It probably comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkmen.
Is Yhlas a girl's or a boy's name?
Yhlas is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Yhlas come from?
Yhlas is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Yhlas?
Yhlas is recorded for Turkmen. 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 Yhlas have?
Yhlas 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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