Waris
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Waris
Waris is an Arabic name meaning "heir" or "inheritor," derived from the Arabic root word "warathu" (وَرِثَ), which signifies inheritance or succession.
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Etymology
Waris is an Arabic name meaning "heir" or "inheritor," derived from the Arabic root word "warathu" (وَرِثَ), which signifies inheritance or succession. The name is used primarily in Muslim-majority cultures and Islamic communities across the Middle East, South Asia, and the diaspora, with historical significance as both a given name and a title in Islamic tradition.
Waris currently ranks #2,598 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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