Boy name
Qais name meaning
“measure, measurement”
Qais is a masculine Arabic name commonly linked to the meaning measure or measurement. It comes from the Arabic name Qays and is connected with the root q-y-s, meaning to measure. Lexical explanations vary, with this root providing the basis for the meaning given here.
What does Qais mean?
Measure, measurement
In Indonesian: ukuran, tindakan mengukur
Origin and cultural usage of Qais
From Arabic Qays, commonly connected with the root q-y-s, to measure. Lexical sources also offer differing explanations of the name.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Qais in Islam and the Quran
Qais 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.
How to pronounce Qais
| Syllables | 1 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kais/ |
| Arabic script | قيس |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦏꦲꦶꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮋᮄᮞ᮪ |
Is Qais a boy’s name?
Yes, Qais is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Qais is rare in our data sample.
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FAQ about the name Qais
What is the meaning of Qais?
Qais means measure, measurement. From Arabic Qays, commonly connected with the root q-y-s, to measure. Lexical sources also offer differing explanations of the name.
Is Qais a boy’s name?
Yes, Qais is used mostly as a boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Qais?
Qais is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Qais in the Quran?
Qais does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Qais have?
Qais has 1 syllable (Qais) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Qais?
Qais is rare in our data sample.
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