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Wanis

Quick answerWanis is an Arabic name derived from the root "w-n-s" meaning "companionship" or "sociability," often interpreted as "friendly" or "close companion." The name is primarily used in Arab and Muslim communities, with historical usage documented in Islamic cultures across the Middle East and North Africa.

Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#2,182
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year2011
Syllables2
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureIslamic
ReligionIslam
Numerology3 Chaldean 7
Global rank#1,223

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Wanis

Wanis is an Arabic name derived from the root "w-n-s" meaning "companionship" or "sociability," often interpreted as "friendly" or "close companion." The name is primarily used in Arab and Muslim communities, with historical usage documented in Islamic cultures across the Middle East and North Africa.

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Etymology

Wanis is an Arabic name derived from the root "w-n-s" meaning "companionship" or "sociability," often interpreted as "friendly" or "close companion." The name is primarily used in Arab and Muslim communities, with historical usage documented in Islamic cultures across the Middle East and North Africa.

Wanis currently ranks #2,182 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.

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