Boy name

Muis name meaning

“giver of honor”

Aksara Jawa

Aksara Sunda

/muis/

Gender: ♂ Boy
Origin: Arabic
Syllables: 2
Popularity: #647

Muis is a masculine name commonly linked to Arabic Mu‘izz, meaning giver of honor or one who grants honor. It may be an Indonesian adaptation of that form. Muis also occurs in Abdul Muis, corresponding to ‘Abd al-Mu‘izz, and has the spelling variant Moeis.

What does Muis mean?

Giver of honor

In Indonesian: pemberi kemuliaan

#Nobility

Origin and cultural usage of Muis

Possibly an Indonesian adaptation of Arabic Mu‘izz, ‘one who grants honor’. It also occurs in Abdul Muis, corresponding to ‘Abd al-Mu‘izz.

Linguistic origin	Arabic
Naming tradition	Islamic
Starts with	M · Mu

Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.

Muis in Islam and the Quran

Muis does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (المعز) does, for example in QS Al-An’am [6]: 143. The word means goats in this verse, rather than giver of honor.

QS Al-An’am [6]: 143

This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.

Name combinations with Muis

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Muis, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

Muis as a first name

Muis Sabir

Interpretation
May this giver of honor remain patient and persevering through difficulties.
Meaning of each word
- Muis: giver of honor
- Sabir: patient, persevering through hardship
Muis Fariz Agil

Interpretation
May this giver of honor distinguish thoughtfully and exercise sound judgment.
Meaning of each word
- Muis: giver of honor
- Fariz: one who distinguishes or sorts
- Agil: intelligent and capable of sound judgment
Muis Farhan

Interpretation
May this giver of honor live with cheerfulness and abundant joy.
Meaning of each word
- Muis: giver of honor
- Farhan: joyful, delighted
Muis Hisyam Agil

Interpretation
May this giver of honor embody generosity and thoughtful judgment.
Meaning of each word
- Muis: giver of honor
- Hisyam: generosity
- Agil: intelligent and capable of sound judgment
Muis Rafid

Interpretation
May this giver of honor offer help and support to others.
Meaning of each word
- Muis: giver of honor
- Rafid: one who helps or supports
Muis Hasanul Wakur

Interpretation
May this giver of honor embody goodness, calmness, and dignity.
Meaning of each word
- Muis: giver of honor
- Hasanul: the good or beautiful
- Wakur: composed and dignified
Muis Wafi

Interpretation
May this giver of honor remain faithful throughout their life.
Meaning of each word
- Muis: giver of honor
- Wafi: faithful; keeping promises
Muis Sadik Ulum

Interpretation
May this giver of honor embody honesty and extensive knowledge.
Meaning of each word
- Muis: giver of honor
- Sadik: truthful, trustworthy
- Ulum: sciences, branches of knowledge

Muis as a middle name

Wafi Muis Bagir

Interpretation
May this giver of honor remain faithful and pursue deep knowledge.
Meaning of each word
- Wafi: faithful; keeping promises
- Muis: giver of honor
- Bagir: one who delves into knowledge
Alwan Muis Habibi

Interpretation
May this beloved person hold elevated standing and bestow honor.
Meaning of each word
- Alwan: high, elevated in rank
- Muis: giver of honor
- Habibi: my beloved, my dear
Sabir Muis Raji

Interpretation
May this giver of honor remain patient and filled with hope.
Meaning of each word
- Sabir: patient, persevering through hardship
- Muis: giver of honor
- Raji: one who hopes
Akram Muis Syukron

Interpretation
May this giver of honor embody generosity and heartfelt gratitude.
Meaning of each word
- Akram: more noble, more generous
- Muis: giver of honor
- Syukron: an expression of thanks
Ikhlas Muis Syukron

Interpretation
May this giver of honor act with sincerity and gratitude.
Meaning of each word
- Ikhlas: sincerity of heart, purity of intention
- Muis: giver of honor
- Syukron: an expression of thanks
Shofa Muis Khairi

Interpretation
May this giver of honor embody purity of heart and goodness.
Meaning of each word
- Shofa: clarity, purity of heart
- Muis: giver of honor
- Khairi: associated with goodness; charitable
Hikam Muis Wafi

Interpretation
May this giver of honor remain faithful and filled with wisdom.
Meaning of each word
- Hikam: wisdom and wise sayings
- Muis: giver of honor
- Wafi: faithful; keeping promises
Shidqi Muis Havid

Interpretation
May this guardian uphold truth and continually bestow honor upon others.
Meaning of each word
- Shidqi: truthful, committed to honesty
- Muis: giver of honor
- Havid: guardian; preserver

Muis as a last name

Haq Muis

Interpretation
May this giver of honor always hold firmly to truth.
Meaning of each word
- Haq: truth, that which is right
- Muis: giver of honor
Riyan Muis

Interpretation
May this giver of honor feel refreshed with thirst fully satisfied.
Meaning of each word
- Riyan: fresh, quenched of thirst
- Muis: giver of honor
Raihan Muis

Interpretation
A picture of a giver of honor resembling a fragrant plant.
Meaning of each word
- Raihan: a fragrant aromatic plant
- Muis: giver of honor
Fadel Muis

Interpretation
May this giver of honor embody excellence and noble character.
Meaning of each word
- Fadel: excellent, virtuous
- Muis: giver of honor
Rafa Hafiz Muis

Interpretation
May this guardian of harmony and prosperity bestow honor upon others.
Meaning of each word
- Rafa: harmony and well-being
- Hafiz: guardian; one who memorizes the Quran
- Muis: giver of honor
Rafa Muis

Interpretation
May this giver of honor bring harmony and prosperity to others.
Meaning of each word
- Rafa: harmony and well-being
- Muis: giver of honor
Wakur Muis

Interpretation
May this giver of honor always embody calmness and dignity.
Meaning of each word
- Wakur: composed and dignified
- Muis: giver of honor
Bagir Ridho Muis

Interpretation
May this giver of honor pursue deep knowledge with willing acceptance.
Meaning of each word
- Bagir: one who delves into knowledge
- Ridho: contentment, willing acceptance
- Muis: giver of honor

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How to pronounce Muis

Syllables	2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names
IPA	/muis/
Arabic script	معز
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)	ꦩꦸꦲꦶꦱ꧀
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)	ᮙᮥᮄᮞ᮪

Is Muis a boy’s name?

Yes, Muis is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 97% of bearers are male. See all boy names.

♂ Boys 97%Girls 3% ♀

Muis ranks #647 among boy names in our data sample (31 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):

Moeis

Names that sound like Muis

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Muis

A Muis · b. 1987
Muis Djamin · b. 1980
Muis S. Ishak · b. 1976

FAQ about the name Muis

What is the meaning of Muis?

Muis means giver of honor. Possibly an Indonesian adaptation of Arabic Mu‘izz, ‘one who grants honor’. It also occurs in Abdul Muis, corresponding to ‘Abd al-Mu‘izz.

Is Muis a boy’s name?

Yes, Muis is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 97% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Muis?

Muis is of Arabic origin.

Is the name Muis in the Quran?

Muis does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (المعز) does, for example in QS Al-An’am [6]: 143. The word means goats in this verse, rather than giver of honor.

How many syllables does Muis have?

Muis has 2 syllables (Mu-is) and 4 letters.

How popular is the name Muis?

Muis ranks #647 among boy names in our data sample (31 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What are other spellings of Muis?

Other spellings: Moeis.

What full names go well with Muis?

Some ideas: Muis Sabir; Wafi Muis Bagir; Haq Muis.

Famous people named Muis?

Notable people named Muis include A Muis, Muis Djamin, Muis S. Ishak.

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