Find out how popular the first name Anis has been for the last 43 years (from 1982 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Anis by gender

Based on the last 43 years of data, Anis is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 95% of people named Anis being male.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 13 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Anis.

The history of the first name Anis

The name Anis has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. The word "anis" means "companion" or "friend" in Arabic. It is also believed to be derived from the Persian word "anisu," which means "close friend."

In the Islamic tradition, the name Anis is associated with the concept of friendship and companionship. It is believed that the name was first used during the early days of Islam, around the 7th century AD.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Anis can be found in the works of the renowned Persian poet and scholar, Rumi. In his poetry, Rumi often used the name Anis as a metaphor for the close relationship between the divine and the human soul.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Anis. One such person was Anis al-Dawlah (962-1028), a Persian vizier and poet who served under the Buyid dynasty. He was known for his patronage of the arts and his contributions to Persian literature.

Another prominent figure with the name Anis was Anis al-Qurashi (1070-1132), an Arab philosopher and physician who lived during the Abbasid Caliphate. He was renowned for his contributions to the fields of medicine and philosophy, and his works were widely studied in the Islamic world.

In the 13th century, Anis al-Jalis was a renowned Persian physician and scholar who authored several important works on medicine and philosophy. He was also known for his expertise in astrology and astronomy.

During the Ottoman Empire, Anis Efendi (1670-1737) was a prominent Ottoman calligrapher and poet. He was renowned for his mastery of the naskh and thuluth scripts, and his works were highly prized by Ottoman sultans and nobility.

In more recent times, Anis Nusrat (1914-1960) was a Pakistani poet and writer who made significant contributions to Urdu literature. He is considered one of the greatest poets of the 20th century in Pakistan and is widely celebrated for his lyrical and romantic poetry.

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