About the Name Anis – Islamic Meaning & Origin
Anis is a Muslim boy name of arabic origin, meaning "Close friend, companion". This name is widely chosen by Muslim parents in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and across the Arab world.
The name Anis starts with the letter "A" and carries a beautiful Islamic meaning reflecting the values of faith, virtue, and righteousness central to Muslim culture.
"On the Day of Resurrection, you will be called by your names and the names of your fathers, so have good names."
— Abu DawudAnis Name Meaning in English, Urdu & Arabic
Explore the available spelling and meaning of this name in English, Urdu, and Arabic.
Anis Meaning in English
EnglishAnis
Anis is a variant of Anees and has the exact same meaning and pronunciation . It is an indirect Quranic name for boys meaning 'one who is friendly and gentle with others', 'one whose words are consoling', 'one whose presence brings calm and peace'. Anis is derived from the A-N-S root (to recognize, to perceive) which is used in many places in the Quran . You can use either Anis or Anees, both are correct and acceptable .
Anis Meaning in Urdu
اردوانیس
انیس ایک بالواسطہ قرآنی نام ہے جس کا مطلب ہے 'دوست'، 'رفیق' ۔ یہ A-N-S جڑ سے ماخوذ ہے جو قرآن میں کئی جگہ استعمال ہوئی ہے ۔ آپ انیس یا انیس دونوں استعمال کر سکتے ہیں، دونوں درست اور قابل قبول ہیں ۔
Anis Meaning in Arabic
العربيةأَنِيس
أنيس هو اختلاف لاسم أنيس وله نفس المعنى والنطق . اسم قرآني غير مباشر يعني 'الرفيق اللطيف' و 'مصدر الراحة' . مشتق من الجذر A-N-S الذي يستخدم في عدة مواضع في القرآن .
Anis in the Quran – Quranic References
Review the Quranic reference recorded for Anis below. A reference to a related word or root does not necessarily mean that the exact personal name appears in the Quran.
"فَلَمَّا قَضَىٰ مُوسَى الْأَجَلَ وَسَارَ بِأَهْلِهِ آنَسَ مِن جَانِبِ الطُّورِ نَارًا"
Islamic Ruling for Anis
✓ permissibleAnis is a Quranic-based name with positive meanings of friendliness and gentleness .
Scholar Consensus: agreed
Anis Name Compatibility
Frequently Asked Questions About Anis
What is the meaning of the name Anis?
Anis (أَنِيس) is a Muslim boy name that means "Close friend, companion". Anis is a variant of Anees and has the exact same meaning and pronunciation . It is an indirect Quranic name for boys meaning 'one who is friendly and gentle with others', 'one whose words are consoling', 'one whose presence brings calm and peace'. Anis is derived from the A-N-S root (to recognize, to perceive) which is used in many places in the Quran . You can use either Anis or Anees, both are correct and acceptable .
What is the meaning of Anis in Urdu?
The recorded Urdu spelling of Anis is "انیس". The listed meaning is "Close friend, companion".
What is the meaning of Anis in Arabic?
The recorded Arabic spelling of Anis is "أَنِيس". The listed meaning is "Close friend, companion".
Is Anis a good Islamic name?
Anis is listed as "permissible" in the available ruling information. Anis is a Quranic-based name with positive meanings of friendliness and gentleness .
Is Anis a boy name or a girl name?
Anis is classified as a boy's name in the available information.
Is Anis mentioned in the Quran?
A Quranic reference is recorded for Anis in Surah Al-Qasas, Verse 29. Check the reference to determine whether it contains the exact personal name, a related word, or a related root.