Boy name
Haris name meaning
“guardian or protector”
Haris is a masculine name commonly linked to Arabic ḥāris, meaning guardian or protector. Its spelling variants include Harris and Kharis. In Indonesian spelling, Haris can also represent Ḥārith, a distinct Arabic name meaning cultivator, so the two possible source names carry different meanings.
What does Haris mean?
Guardian or protector
In Indonesian: penjaga atau pelindung
Origin and cultural usage of Haris
Usually associated with Arabic ḥāris, meaning guardian. Indonesian Haris can also represent Ḥārith, a distinct Arabic name meaning cultivator.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Haris in Islam and the Quran
Haris 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 Haris
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Haris, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Haris as a first name
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Haris Khalil
Interpretation
May this child become a protector and a cherished friend.Meaning of each word
- Haris: guardian or protector
- Khalil: an intimate friend, a beloved companion
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Haris Alwan
Interpretation
May this child become a protector of an elevated standing.Meaning of each word
- Haris: guardian or protector
- Alwan: high, elevated in rank
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Haris Arsya
Interpretation
A picture of a guardian keeping watch over a throne.Meaning of each word
- Haris: guardian or protector
- Arsya: throne
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Haris Fitrah
Interpretation
May this child grow into a protector through their natural disposition.Meaning of each word
- Haris: guardian or protector
- Fitrah: innate disposition, original nature
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Haris Fajri
Interpretation
A picture of a protector present as the dawn approaches.Meaning of each word
- Haris: guardian or protector
- Fajri: relating to dawn
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Interpretation
May this child become an esteemed protector who achieves victory.Meaning of each word
- Haris: guardian or protector
- Sami: exalted, elevated in rank
- Dhofir: one who achieves victory
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Haris Raihan
Interpretation
A picture of a guardian among plants with fragrant aromas.Meaning of each word
- Haris: guardian or protector
- Raihan: a fragrant aromatic plant
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Interpretation
May this child become a protector adorned with roses and upholding truth.Meaning of each word
- Haris: guardian or protector
- Wardi: rose-like or rose-colored
- Shidqi: truthful, committed to honesty
Haris as a middle name
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Interpretation
A picture of a chosen protector, refreshed and free from thirst.Meaning of each word
- Riyan: fresh, quenched of thirst
- Haris: guardian or protector
- Mustapa: specially chosen
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Interpretation
May this child become a protector with firm resolve and knowledge.Meaning of each word
- Azmi: firm resolve
- Haris: guardian or protector
- Ilman: knowledge, learning
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Interpretation
May this child become an esteemed protector who accepts things willingly.Meaning of each word
- Radi: content, satisfied or accepting
- Haris: guardian or protector
- Sami: exalted, elevated in rank
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Interpretation
May this child become a knowledgeable protector who distinguishes through learning.Meaning of each word
- Ilman: knowledge, learning
- Haris: guardian or protector
- Fariz: one who distinguishes or sorts
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Interpretation
May this child become an esteemed protector receiving help toward success.Meaning of each word
- Alwan: high, elevated in rank
- Haris: guardian or protector
- Taufiqur: assistance toward success
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Interpretation
May this child become a protector who accepts willingly and gives generously.Meaning of each word
- Radi: content, satisfied or accepting
- Haris: guardian or protector
- Akram: more noble, more generous
Haris as a last name
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Gamal Haris
Interpretation
A picture of a protector with beauty within their being.Meaning of each word
- Gamal: beauty, loveliness
- Haris: guardian or protector
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Interpretation
May this child become an esteemed protector who safeguards goodness.Meaning of each word
- Sami: exalted, elevated in rank
- Khoir: goodness, something good
- Haris: guardian or protector
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Khalif Haris
Interpretation
May this child become a successor who serves as a protector.Meaning of each word
- Khalif: successor or replacement
- Haris: guardian or protector
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Khairi Haris
Interpretation
May this child become a protector always associated with goodness.Meaning of each word
- Khairi: associated with goodness; charitable
- Haris: guardian or protector
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Azmi Haris
Interpretation
May this child become a protector with firmness of resolve.Meaning of each word
- Azmi: firm resolve
- Haris: guardian or protector
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Kausar Haris
Interpretation
May this child become a protector surrounded by abundant goodness.Meaning of each word
- Kausar: abundant goodness
- Haris: guardian or protector
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How to pronounce Haris
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /haris/ |
| Arabic script | حارس |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦫꦶꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮛᮤᮞ᮪ |
Is Haris a boy’s name?
Yes, Haris is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 96% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Haris ranks #99 among boy names in our data sample (154 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 Haris
- Hari♂Day
- Harits♂Cultivator, one who works
- Hadis♂A saying or account of the Prophet
- Hafis♂Guardian, preserver, memorizer
- Hadi♂Guide, one who gives direction
- Hakim♂Wise, possessing wisdom
- Heri♂Ruler of the household
- Hamid♂Praiseworthy, deserving praise
- Halim♂Forbearing, gentle, slow to anger
- Harun♂Exalted
- Harry♂Day
- Hardi♂Mountain, mountains
Famous people named Haris
- Al Haris · b. 1973
- Haris Azhar · b. 1975
- Haris Jauhari · b. 1960
- Haris Sudarno · b. 1941
- Haris Aksara
- Haris Prathama · b. 1994
- Haris Purnomo · b. 1956
- Abd Haris · b. 1973
- Abd Haris · b. 1965
- Abd Haris · b. 1967
- Abd Haris N Baginda · b. 1967
- Abd. Haris · b. 1971
FAQ about the name Haris
What is the meaning of Haris?
Haris means guardian or protector. Usually associated with Arabic ḥāris, meaning guardian. Indonesian Haris can also represent Ḥārith, a distinct Arabic name meaning cultivator.
Is Haris a boy’s name?
Yes, Haris is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 96% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Haris?
Haris is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Haris in the Quran?
Haris does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Haris have?
Haris has 2 syllables (Ha-ris) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Haris?
Haris ranks #99 among boy names in our data sample (154 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Haris?
Other spellings: Harris, Kharis.
What full names go well with Haris?
Some ideas: Haris Khalil; Riyan Haris Mustapa; Gamal Haris.
Famous people named Haris?
Notable people named Haris include Al Haris, Haris Azhar, Haris Jauhari.
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