أنيس

Anees

boyArabic

Anees is a Muslim boy name meaning “Close friend, intimate companion”.

MeaningClose friend, intimate companion
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingأنيس
Pronunciationah-NEES
Arabic rootأ ن س (ʾ-n-s) — to be friendly, sociable
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Anees

Anees is a spelling of Anīs, 'a close and comforting companion', someone whose presence removes loneliness. It is used in South Asia and the Arab world; the Urdu elegiac poet Mir Anees, famous for his marsiyas on Karbala, is a well-known bearer.

Is Anees a Muslim name?

Yes. Anees is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning 'close companion'.

Where is the name Anees used?

Common in Pakistan, India and the Levant.

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Spellings and variants of Anees

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Anees mean?

Anees means 'Close friend, intimate companion'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Anees a Muslim name?

Yes. Anees is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning 'close companion'.

How do you write Anees in Arabic?

Anees is written أنيس in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Anees?

Anees is pronounced ah-NEES.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.