Name meaning
Anas
Boy's nameƏrəb mənşəli
A name meaning sincerity, affability, kindness.
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Name meaning and origin
Anas comes from the Arabic root üns (closeness, companionship, warmth) and means someone who easily forms bonds with people, kind and sincere. It is among the ancient personal names used among the Arabs even before Islam.
The most famous bearer of the name is Anas ibn Malik; from the age of ten he served the Prophet (pbuh) for ten years, received the kunya Abu Hamza, and is known as the Companion who narrated the most hadiths in Islamic history. For this reason, the name Anas holds special meaning in Azerbaijan among religious families interested in hadith scholarship.
Name details
- Gender
- Boy's name
- Origin
- Ərəb mənşəli
- Letter count
- 4
- Appears in the Quran
- No
- Variants
- Enes, Anas
- Pronunciation
- æˈnæs
Notable people with this name
Anas ibn Malik (may Allah be pleased with him)
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Anas?
Anas means sincerity, companionship, and kindness in Arabic.Is the name Anas mentioned in the Quran?
No, the name Anas does not appear in the Quran, but its bearer Anas ibn Malik is known as the Companion who narrated the most hadiths in Islamic history.Is Anas a boy name or a girl name?
Anas is a boy name.