Qais
Arabic · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Qais
Qais derives from the Arabic root meaning "firm," "hard," or "strong," and is related to the classical Arabic verb "qasa" (to be hard or severe).
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Etymology
Qais derives from the Arabic root meaning "firm," "hard," or "strong," and is related to the classical Arabic verb "qasa" (to be hard or severe). The name is used primarily in Arabic-speaking and Muslim communities, with historical significance in pre-Islamic Arabian poetry and early Islamic history, notably borne by Qais ibn al-Mulawwah, a legendary Bedouin poet.
Qais currently ranks #2,922 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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