Boy name
Muhlis name meaning
“sincere and devoted”
Muhlis is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning sincere and devoted. It is an Indonesian spelling of mukhliṣ, a word conveying sincerity or purity of intention. Mukhlis and Muchlis are related spelling variants, connecting these written forms with the same Arabic source and meaning.
What does Muhlis mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Muhlis
An Indonesian spelling of Arabic mukhliṣ, meaning sincere or pure in intention. Mukhlis and Muhlis are spelling variants.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Muhlis in Islam and the Quran
Muhlis does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (مخلصا) does, for example in QS Az-Zumar [39]: 2 and QS Az-Zumar [39]: 11.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Muhlis
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Muhlis, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Muhlis: sincere and devoted
- Ramzy: symbolic, emblematic
- Salihin: righteous and virtuous people
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Meaning of each word
- Muhlis: sincere and devoted
- Sodik: truthful, honest
- Fitrah: innate disposition, original nature
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Muhlis Tajul
Meaning of each word
- Muhlis: sincere and devoted
- Tajul: crown; an opening compound-name element
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Abdussamad Muhlis Syaipul
Meaning of each word
- Abdussamad: servant of God, the Eternal Refuge
- Muhlis: sincere and devoted
- Syaipul: sword
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Muhlis Sopiyan
Meaning of each word
- Muhlis: sincere and devoted
- Sopiyan: swift-moving
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Meaning of each word
- Muhlis: sincere and devoted
- Habib: beloved, dearly loved
- Thariq: one who knocks; nighttime visitor
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How to pronounce Muhlis
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /muhlis/ |
| Arabic script | مخلص |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦸꦃꦭꦶꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮥᮂᮜᮤᮞ᮪ |
Is Muhlis a boy’s name?
Yes, Muhlis is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Muhlis ranks #1,217 among boy names in our data sample (16 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Muhlis
- Muklis♂Sincere in devotion
- Muslim♂One who submits to God
- Mulia♂♀Exalted and esteemed
- Muis♂Giver of honor
- Muslih♂One who brings reform and reconciliation
- Muhsin♂Doer of good, benefactor
- Muhdi♂Giver of gifts
- Marlis♂Mary and Elizabeth
- Muhyi♂One who gives life
- Mualim♂Teacher, imparting knowledge
- Muhni♂One who provides sufficiency or enriches
Names with related meanings
- Abdul♂Servant of
- Setiawan♂One who remains loyal
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Saleh♂Righteous, virtuous, devout
- Prasetyo♂A pledge of loyalty, a solemn vow
- Abidin♂Those who worship
- Muslim♂One who submits to God
- Setyo♂Faithful, true to one's word
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of God, the Most Merciful
- Setia♂♀Steadfast in loyalty
- Setiadi♂Faithful and noble
- Abdi♂Servant, attendant
Famous people named Muhlis
- Muhlis · b. 1977
- Muhlis · b. 1959
- Muhlis
- Muhlis · b. 1959
- Muhlis · b. 1976
- Muhlis · b. 1965
- Muhlis · b. 1972
- Muhlis A. Adam · b. 1977
- Muhlis Alfaris Rahakbau · b. 1993
- Muhlis Djafaar · b. 1969
- Muhlis Ibrahim · b. 1985
- Muhlis Usman · b. 1960
FAQ about the name Muhlis
What is the meaning of Muhlis?
Muhlis means sincere and devoted. An Indonesian spelling of Arabic mukhliṣ, meaning sincere or pure in intention. Mukhlis and Muhlis are spelling variants.
Is Muhlis a boy’s name?
Yes, Muhlis is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Muhlis?
Muhlis is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Muhlis in the Quran?
Muhlis does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (مخلصا) does, for example in QS Az-Zumar [39]: 2 and QS Az-Zumar [39]: 11.
How many syllables does Muhlis have?
Muhlis has 2 syllables (Muh-lis) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Muhlis?
Muhlis ranks #1,217 among boy names in our data sample (16 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Muhlis?
Other spellings: Muchlis, Mukhlis.
What full names go well with Muhlis?
Some ideas: Muhlis Ramzy Salihin; Muhlis Sodik Fitrah; Muhlis Tajul.
Famous people named Muhlis?
Notable people named Muhlis include Muhlis, Muhlis, Muhlis.
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