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Meaning

Friend, companion

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic Ψ£Ω†ΩŠΨ³
Urdu Ψ§Ω†ΫŒΨ³
Persian Ψ§Ω†ΫŒΨ³
Bengali আনিস
Pashto Ψ§Ω†ΩŠΨ³

Alternate Spellings

If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Anis is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Friend, companion', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Anis, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Anis, like the alternate spelling Anees, comes from the Arabic root '-n-s, meaning "to be friendly." It is translated as "friend" or "companion."

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Arabic root Ψ£-Ω†-Ψ³ (ΚΎ-n-s, 'to be sociable, friendly'). Anis means 'friend, companion.'

Islamic Significance

Affection is named in the Quran as something placed rather than achieved: he created for you mates, and placed between you affection and mercy (30:21).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world.