Anas
BoyArabic · Arabic: /ˈʔa.nas/
Anas is an Arabic masculine name meaning “friendliness”. Its two short Arabic syllables and soft final s give it an easy, welcoming sound.
Origin
Arabic
Pronunciation
Arabic: /ˈʔa.nas/
“Friendliness”.
The meaning of Anas centres on friendliness and the ease of familiar company. It is an Arabic masculine name, written أنس, from the same word family as the verb meaning “to be friendly”. Anas ibn Malik, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad, is an early bearer associated with Islamic tradition. Arabic /ˈʔa.nas/ has two syllables, with the first stressed. Both a vowels are short in this example, and the final sound is s. Anass is another spelling of the same name. Anas has a warm, unceremonious feel: its brief rhythm and quiet s ending sit comfortably with the meaning of friendly company. That meaning can be an affectionate reason to choose it, without being a description of the person who bears it.
Etymology: Anas comes from Arabic أنس, connected with being friendly and feeling at ease in company.
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Name popularity
Latest year: 2025
Boys
Rank1,292
Source
SSA records cover Social Security card applications, not every US birth. Names with fewer than 5 occurrences are omitted; gaps do not mean zero. Spellings are kept separate, except that SSA removes spaces and hyphens. Equal counts are ranked alphabetically. Ranks are calculated separately for boys and girls.
Origin
Arabic