أنيس

Unais

boyArabic

Unais is a Muslim boy name meaning “Little companion; friendly”.

MeaningLittle companion; friendly
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingأنيس
Pronunciationoo-NAIS
Arabic rootأ ن س (ʾ-n-s) — to be friendly, companionable
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Unais

Unais (Unays) is a diminutive related to Anas, from the root of friendliness and companionship. Unays was the name of the brother of the Companion Abū Dharr al-Ghifārī, who also accepted Islam. The name is mostly used in Pakistan, India and Kerala.

Is Unais a Muslim name?

Yes. Unais is an Arabic Muslim name meaning friendly companion, related to Anas.

Where is the name Unais used?

Used in Pakistan and India, including Kerala.

Gifts with the name Unais

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Spellings and variants of Unais

UnaysOnaisUnaiz

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Unais mean?

Unais means 'Little companion; friendly'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Unais a Muslim name?

Yes. Unais is an Arabic Muslim name meaning friendly companion, related to Anas.

How do you write Unais in Arabic?

Unais is written أنيس in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Unais?

Unais is pronounced oo-NAIS.

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