Unais
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Unais
Unais is an Arabic name derived from the root "u-n-s" (أنس), meaning "companionship," "familiarity," or "sociability"; it can also relate to the verb "to be friendly" or "to keep company." The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures and Islamic communities, particularly in Arab countries, with historical usage among Arabic-speaking populations throughout the Middle East and North Africa.
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Etymology
Unais is an Arabic name derived from the root "u-n-s" (أنس), meaning "companionship," "familiarity," or "sociability"; it can also relate to the verb "to be friendly" or "to keep company." The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures and Islamic communities, particularly in Arab countries, with historical usage among Arabic-speaking populations throughout the Middle East and North Africa.
Unais currently ranks #3,255 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2005.
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