أنيس

Aniss

boyArabic

Aniss is a Muslim boy name meaning “Friendly, close companion”.

MeaningFriendly, close companion
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingأنيس
Pronunciationah-NEES
Arabic rootأ ن س (ʾ-n-s) — friendliness, intimacy
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Aniss

Aniss is a French-influenced spelling of Anīs, a warm companion who brings comfort and company. The doubled s keeps the sound sharp in French. Anīs was the name of Anīs ibn Abī Marthad, among others in early Islam. It is popular in Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia.

Is Aniss a Muslim name?

Yes. Aniss (Anis) is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'friendly companion'.

Where is the name Aniss used?

Common in the Maghreb and among North Africans in France.

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Spellings and variants of Aniss

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Aniss mean?

Aniss means 'Friendly, close companion'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Aniss a Muslim name?

Yes. Aniss (Anis) is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'friendly companion'.

How do you write Aniss in Arabic?

Aniss is written أنيس in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Aniss?

Aniss is pronounced ah-NEES.

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