Anas
In Arabic: أنس
The name of Anas ibn Malik, who served the Prophet ﷺ; it signifies warmth, reassurance, and pleasant companionship.
اسم أنس بن مالك رضي الله عنه، خادم النبي ﷺ، ومعناه الألفة والطمأنينة وحسن الصحبة.
- Boy name
- Companion
- Faith
- Virtue
- Heritage
- Short
- Soft sound
- Common
- Pan-Arab
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أنس, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
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- What does the name Anas mean?
- The name of Anas ibn Malik, who served the Prophet ﷺ; it signifies warmth, reassurance, and pleasant companionship.
- Is Anas a boy or a girl name?
- Anas is a boy name.
- How is Anas written in English?
- Anas in Arabic: أنس.
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