Qays
Qays is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Firm, measured”.
| Meaning | Firm, measured |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | قيس |
| Pronunciation | KAYS |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Levant, Iraq, Gulf States, North Africa |
Meaning and origin of Qays
Qays is an ancient Arabic name with a debated meaning, most often tied to the root q-y-s, which means to measure, and so understood as steadiness or firmness. One of the Ansar, the Companion Qays ibn Saʿd, carried it. So did Qays ibn al-Mulawwaḥ, the poet remembered as Majnun, whose devotion to Layla turned into one of the great love stories of Arabic and Persian literature.
Is Qays a Muslim name?
Qays is a traditional Arabic name borne by Companions of the Prophet ﷺ, Qays ibn Sa'd among them.
How popular is Qays?
Qays is common in Iraq, Jordan, Syria and the Gulf, and Kais is a frequent spelling in Tunisia.
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Spellings and variants of Qays
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Qays mean?
Qays means 'Firm, measured'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Qays a Muslim name?
Qays is a traditional Arabic name borne by Companions of the Prophet ﷺ, Qays ibn Sa'd among them.
How do you pronounce Qays?
Qays is pronounced KAYS.
Is Qays a boy or girl name?
Qays is usually a boy name.