Girl name
Khalisah name meaning
“pure, unadulterated”
Khalisah is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning pure or unadulterated. It comes from khāliṣah, the feminine form of khāliṣ, which means pure or sincere. The relationship between these forms explains the name's feminine usage and connects its meaning with both purity and sincerity.
What does Khalisah mean?
The ending -ah has different backgrounds in Indah, Fatimah, and Aisyah. In some Arabic-derived names, this spelling can represent a feminine ending, but that explanation does not apply to every name ending in -ah. More girl names ending in -ah →
Origin and cultural usage of Khalisah
Khalisah comes from Arabic khāliṣah, the feminine form of khāliṣ, meaning pure or sincere.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Khalisah in Islam and the Quran
Khalisah does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (خالصة) does, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 94, QS Al-An’am [6]: 139 and QS Al-A’raf [7]: 32.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Khalisah
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /xalisah/ |
| Arabic script | خالصة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦏ꦳ꦭꦶꦱꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮮᮜᮤᮞᮂ |
Is Khalisah a girl’s name?
Yes, Khalisah is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Khalisah ranks #2,772 among girl names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Khalisah
Names with related meanings
- Suci♀Pure, free from stain
- Fitriani♀Associated with innate nature and purity
- Murni♀Pure, unmixed
- Agnes♀Pure, chaste
- Fitriana♀Innate nature, original purity
- Karina♀Pure
- Afifah♀Chaste, preserving personal honor
- Ning♂♀Clear
- Fitriyani♀Associated with innate nature or purity
- Fitrah♂♀Innate disposition, original nature
- Nirmala♀Pure, clean and unblemished
- Isma♀Protection, safeguarding
Famous people named Khalisah
- Khalisah Hayatuddin · b. 1967
FAQ about the name Khalisah
What is the meaning of Khalisah?
Khalisah means pure, unadulterated. Khalisah comes from Arabic khāliṣah, the feminine form of khāliṣ, meaning pure or sincere.
Is Khalisah a girl’s name?
Yes, Khalisah is used mostly as a girl’s name.
What is the origin of the name Khalisah?
Khalisah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Khalisah in the Quran?
Khalisah does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (خالصة) does, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 94, QS Al-An’am [6]: 139 and QS Al-A’raf [7]: 32.
How many syllables does Khalisah have?
Khalisah has 3 syllables (Kha-li-sah) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Khalisah?
Khalisah ranks #2,772 among girl names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Khalisah?
Notable people named Khalisah include Khalisah Hayatuddin.
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