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Qays

In Arabic: قيس

An ancient Arabic name associated with hardship and severity; famously borne by the Companion Qays ibn Sa'd ibn Ubadah, known for courage and generosity.

اسم عربي عريق، من معانيه الشدة والمشقة، واشتهر به الصحابي قيس بن سعد بن عبادة، صاحب النجدة والكرم.

Boy name
Companion
Virtue
Heritage
Short
Strong sound
Common
Classical Arabian

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قيس, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.

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Pleased to meet you, I'm قيس.

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What does the name Qays mean?: An ancient Arabic name associated with hardship and severity; famously borne by the Companion Qays ibn Sa'd ibn Ubadah, known for courage and generosity.
Is Qays a boy or a girl name?: Qays is a boy name.
How is Qays written in English?: Qays in Arabic: قيس.
Does Qays fit the father's name?: Fit depends on the father or family name. Enter it in “Try the name now” on this page and we score the transition, length balance, and cadence.