Unisex name
Anis name meaning
“close and friendly companion”
Anis is a name used for both boys and girls, meaning close and friendly companion. As a given name, it comes from Arabic anīs, denoting a close companion or someone congenial. This origin differs from the Indonesian words anis used for anise or a thrush.
What does Anis mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Anis
As a given name, Anis generally comes from Arabic anīs, meaning a close companion or someone congenial. This differs from the Indonesian words for anise or a thrush.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Anis in Islam and the Quran
Anis does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Anis
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Anis, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Anis as a first name
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Anis Ilman
Interpretation
May this close companion be someone with learning and knowledge.Meaning of each word
- Anis: close and friendly companion
- Ilman: knowledge, learning
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Interpretation
May this close companion possess a fullness of wisdom and wise counsel.Meaning of each word
- Anis: close and friendly companion
- Tamami: perfection, completeness
- Hikam: wisdom and wise sayings
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Anis Rafa
Interpretation
May this close companion bring harmony and prosperity to others.Meaning of each word
- Anis: close and friendly companion
- Rafa: harmony and well-being
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Anis Harits
Interpretation
May this close companion work diligently in cultivating the land.Meaning of each word
- Anis: close and friendly companion
- Harits: cultivator, one who works
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Interpretation
A close companion from the eastern region, like a fragrant plant.Meaning of each word
- Anis: close and friendly companion
- Syarkawi: from the eastern region
- Rayhan: fragrant plant, basil
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Interpretation
A close companion knocking at the door, fragrant like an aromatic plant.Meaning of each word
- Anis: close and friendly companion
- Raihan: a fragrant aromatic plant
- Thariq: one who knocks; nighttime visitor
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Anis Sami
Interpretation
May this close companion be noble and hold an elevated position.Meaning of each word
- Anis: close and friendly companion
- Sami: exalted, elevated in rank
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Interpretation
May this close companion associated with Shakban become a giver of support.Meaning of each word
- Anis: close and friendly companion
- Syabani: associated with the month of Sha‘ban
- Rafid: one who helps or supports
Anis as a middle name
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Interpretation
May this close companion live long with a large bodily frame.Meaning of each word
- Haikal: a large structure or bodily frame
- Anis: close and friendly companion
- Muammar: one granted a long life
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Interpretation
May this close companion place hope in what is true.Meaning of each word
- Raji: one who hopes
- Anis: close and friendly companion
- Haq: truth, that which is right
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Interpretation
A close companion wrapped in cloth, distinguished and virtuous.Meaning of each word
- Muzamil: one who wraps himself in cloth
- Anis: close and friendly companion
- Fadel: excellent, virtuous
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Interpretation
May this close companion willingly offer help in times of difficulty.Meaning of each word
- Gaus: aid, help in distress
- Anis: close and friendly companion
- Ridho: contentment, willing acceptance
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Interpretation
A gentle close companion pictured with a large bodily frame.Meaning of each word
- Salis: gentle, fluent
- Anis: close and friendly companion
- Haikal: a large structure or bodily frame
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Interpretation
May this calm, dignified close companion receive provision for life.Meaning of each word
- Wakur: composed and dignified
- Anis: close and friendly companion
- Rezky: sustenance, provision for life
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Interpretation
May this close companion remain watchful in guarding moral goodness.Meaning of each word
- Rokib: watcher, vigilant guardian
- Anis: close and friendly companion
- Fadillah: virtue, moral excellence
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Interpretation
May this close companion achieve victory through patience in facing difficulties.Meaning of each word
- Fathor: opening, victory
- Anis: close and friendly companion
- Sabir: patient, persevering through hardship
Anis as a last name
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Fawwaz Anis
Interpretation
May this close companion be highly successful and often victorious.Meaning of each word
- Fawwaz: highly successful, often victorious
- Anis: close and friendly companion
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Havid Anis
Interpretation
May this close companion be someone who guards and preserves.Meaning of each word
- Havid: guardian; preserver
- Anis: close and friendly companion
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Farhan Anis
Interpretation
May this close companion be cheerful and full of joy.Meaning of each word
- Farhan: joyful, delighted
- Anis: close and friendly companion
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Interpretation
May this close companion achieve victory through honesty and truth.Meaning of each word
- Fathor: opening, victory
- Shidqi: truthful, committed to honesty
- Anis: close and friendly companion
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Fadlan Anis
Interpretation
May this close companion be noble and generous of heart.Meaning of each word
- Fadlan: excellence, merit, generosity
- Anis: close and friendly companion
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Zaid Anis
Interpretation
May this close companion enjoy growth and increase in life.Meaning of each word
- Zaid: increase, growth in amount
- Anis: close and friendly companion
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Hisyam Anis
Interpretation
May this close companion be someone with a generous heart.Meaning of each word
- Hisyam: generosity
- Anis: close and friendly companion
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Interpretation
May this close companion become a guardian of many branches of knowledge.Meaning of each word
- Ulum: sciences, branches of knowledge
- Hafiz: guardian; one who memorizes the Quran
- Anis: close and friendly companion
How to pronounce Anis
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /anis/ |
| Arabic script | أنيس |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦤꦶꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮔᮤᮞ᮪ |
Is Anis a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Anis is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 58% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Anis ranks #55 among unisex names in our data sample (48 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Anis
Names with related meanings
- Halim♂Forbearing, gentle, slow to anger
- Karim♂Generous, noble, honourable
- Nasir♂Helper, supporter
- Husni♂Loveliness, beauty
- Wahab♂One who gives abundantly
- Ani♀Grace, favor
- Husein♂Handsome, good, charming
- Rahma♀Compassion, mercy
- Lutfi♂Gentle and gracious
- Ikhsan♂Doing good with excellence
- Ihsan♂Doing good with excellence
- Latif♂Gentle, gracious, considerate
Famous people named Anis
- Anis Hidayah · b. 1976
- Anis Matta · b. 1968
- Anis Nabar · b. 1991
- Anis Byarwati · b. 1967
- Anis Saggaff · b. 1962
- Anis Dewi
- Anis Dwi Mulya · b. 1989
- Anis Nugroho · b. 1971
- Anis Nurwahyudi
- Anis · b. 1962
- Anis Alamsyah · b. 1968
- Anis Anorita. Z · b. 1963
FAQ about the name Anis
What is the meaning of Anis?
Anis means close and friendly companion. As a given name, Anis generally comes from Arabic anīs, meaning a close companion or someone congenial. This differs from the Indonesian words for anise or a thrush.
Is Anis a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Anis is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 58% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Anis?
Anis is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Anis in the Quran?
Anis does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Anis have?
Anis has 2 syllables (A-nis) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Anis?
Anis ranks #55 among unisex names in our data sample (48 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Anis?
Some ideas: Anis Ilman; Haikal Anis Muammar; Fawwaz Anis.
Famous people named Anis?
Notable people named Anis include Anis Hidayah, Anis Matta, Anis Nabar.
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