أنيس

Anees

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

MeaningClose friend, intimate companion
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Written asأنيس
Pronunciationah-NEES
TraditionMuslim
Used inPakistan, India, Levant

Meaning and origin of Anees

Anees is a spelling of Anīs, a close friend whose company is a comfort, someone whose presence takes loneliness away. It comes from a root about being friendly and sociable. The name is used in Pakistan, India and the Levant. A well-known bearer is the Urdu poet Mir Anees, famous for his marsiyas, elegies on the tragedy of Karbala, which give the name a literary echo.

Is Anees a Muslim name?

Anees is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'close companion'.

How popular is Anees?

Anees is common in Pakistan, India and the Levant.

Gifts with the name Anees

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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 is of Arabic origin.

Is Anees a Muslim name?

Anees is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'close companion'.

How do you pronounce Anees?

Anees is pronounced ah-NEES.

Is Anees a boy or girl name?

Anees is usually a boy name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.