Similar & Sister Names
Names Like Waqas
24 similar names matched by popularity and Arabic, Urdu origin — The given name 'Waqas' is derived from the Arabic word 'واقس' (waqas), which means 'one who is in….
How we find these: names ranked close to Waqas in real popularity data, prioritizing names that share its cultural origin, with phonetic near-duplicates removed so the list stays genuinely varied.
Names similar to Waqas
Rank #375
Nabil “Nabil derives from the Arabic root n-b-l, meaning "noble," "highborn," or "of noble chara…”
Rank #375
Waqar “Waqar is an Arabic name meaning "dignity," "honor," or "majesty," derived from the root w…”
Rank #378
Hadia “Hadia is an Arabic name derived from the root "hada" (هدى), meaning "guidance" or "to gui…”
Rank #378
Reem “Reem means "gazelle" or "antelope" and derives from Arabic (ريم), referring to the gracef…”
Rank #378
Nada “Nada means "dew" or "generosity" and derives from Arabic roots, with the word نَدَى (nadā…”
Rank #378
Hilal “Hilal means "crescent" or "new moon" and derives from the Arabic root h-l-l (هلال), refer…”
Rank #379
Ayyub “Ayyub is the Arabic form of the Hebrew name Job, derived from the root meaning "to return…”
Rank #367
Rital “The name Rital is derived from Arabic roots, with "Rital" (ريطال) historically referring …”
Rank #384
Imad “Imad is an Arabic name meaning "pillar" or "support," derived from the root word ʿimād (ع…”
Rank #384
Hamid “Hamid derives from the Arabic root "hamada" (to praise), meaning "one who praises" — ofte…”
Rank #384
Akram “Akram is an Arabic name derived from the root k-r-m, meaning "most generous" or "most nob…”
Rank #384
Saif “The name 'Saif' means "sword" and is derived from the Arabic root 's-f-' (س-ف-ء), which r…”
Rank #364
Sulaiman “Sulaiman is the Arabic form of Solomon, derived from the Hebrew root meaning "man of peac…”
Rank #386
Sakina “Sakina derives from the Arabic root س-ك-ن (s-k-n), meaning "tranquility," "peace," or "se…”
Rank #387
Ameera “The name 'Ameera' means "princess" or "commander" and derives from the Arabic root *amara…”
Rank #387
Arshad “Arshad is an Arabic name meaning "rightly guided" or "one who follows the right path," de…”
Rank #388
Yassir “The given name 'Yassir' means 'assistant' or 'supporter' and is derived from the Arabic r…”
Rank #360
Youcef “Youcef is the French transliteration of the Arabic name Yusuf, which derives from the Heb…”
Rank #390
Nasim “Nasim means "breeze" or "gentle wind" and derives from the Arabic root نسم (n-s-m), which…”
Rank #359
Fatimah “The given name 'Fatimah' means 'abundance' or 'multiplication' and is derived from the Ar…”
Rank #392
Yazid “The given name 'Yazid' means "he grows" or "he increases" and is derived from the Arabic …”
Rank #354
Manal “Manal is an Arabic name meaning "achievement" or "attainment," derived from the Arabic ro…”
Rank #397
Tarek “Tarek means "the one who treads" or "morning star" and derives from the Arabic root ṭ-r-q…”
Sister names for Waqas
Same cultural background as Waqas, opposite gender — matched for sibling-set naming.
Rank #4
Lina “Lina is a diminutive form derived from names ending in "-lina" such as Carolina, Angelina…”
Rank #12
Aisha “Aisha derives from the Arabic root meaning "living" or "alive" (from the verb *'āsha*, عا…”
Rank #13
Inaya “Inaya means "concern," "care," or "protection" and derives from the Arabic root عناية (ʿi…”
Rank #13
Amina “Amina is derived from the Arabic root "amina" meaning "to be safe" or "secure," and thus …”
Rank #17
Fatima “The given name 'Fatima' means 'abundance' or 'multiplication' and is derived from the Ara…”
Rank #18
Yara “Yara means "small butterfly" or "water lady" and derives from Arabic roots, with "yara" (…”
Rank #19
Hana “Hana means "happiness" or "bliss" and derives from the Arabic root ḥanā (حنا), though it …”
Frequently Asked Questions
How are "names like Waqas" chosen?
We match by real popularity data (global ranking) and, where known, shared cultural origin — then remove phonetic near-duplicates (like Gitanjali/Geetanjali) so every suggestion is genuinely distinct. Top matches for Waqas include Nabil, Waqar, Hadia.
What is the origin of the name Waqas?
Waqas is a Arabic, Urdu name. The given name 'Waqas' is derived from the Arabic word 'واقس' (waqas), which means 'one who is in charge' or 'governor', and its linguistic root is the Arabic verb 'w-q-s' (waqasa), meaning 'to be in charge of' or 'to govern'.
What are good sister names for Waqas?
If Waqas is used for one child, Lina is a well-matched Sister name from the same cultural background — see the full list below.