Anas

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Meaning

Affection, friendliness

Origin

Arabic

Global Spellings

Arabic أنس
Urdu انس
Persian انس
Turkish Enes
Bengali আনাস
Pashto انس
If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Anas is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Affection, friendliness', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Arabic regions, Anas has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Anas comes from the Arabic root '-n-s, which conveys familiarity, warmth, and companionship (the same root behind uns, meaning intimacy or comfort in another's presence). It is translated as “friendliness” or “sociability.” The name is associated with Anas ibn Malik, the young companion who served the Prophet ﷺ for ten years and became one of the most prolific narrators of hadith.