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Waaris

♂ Boy

Pronounced WAA-ris /ˈwɑː.rɪs/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of the Arabic Warith, 'inheritor; heir', from the root for inheriting. Al-Warith is among the ninety-nine names of God in Islam, and the name is customarily borne in the form Abd al-Warith, 'servant of the Inheritor'. We note that respectfully.Medium

In 30 seconds: An Arabic name of legacy: Waaris means 'inheritor; heir' (said 'WAA-ris').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningA spelling of the Arabic Warith, 'inheritor; heir', from the root for inheriting. Al-Warith is among the ninety-nine names of God in Islam, and the name is customarily borne in the form Abd al-Warith, 'servant of the Inheritor'. We note that respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#14096 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 10

History & Origin

Waaris is a South Asian spelling of the Arabic Warith, 'inheritor; heir'. The word carries particular weight because Al-Warith stands among the ninety-nine names of God in Islam; in classical usage it is borne by people in the compound Abd al-Warith, 'servant of the Inheritor'. The Punjabi poet Waris Shah, author of the beloved Heer Ranjha, is a famous bearer. We treat the devotional dimension respectfully (said 'WAA-ris').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare here, known across South Asia.

Did you know? Waaris renders the Arabic Warith, 'inheritor'. Al-Warith is one of the ninety-nine names of God in Islam, and the name is customarily given in the compound form Abd al-Warith, 'servant of the Inheritor' — a heritage we note respectfully (said 'WAA-ris').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Waaris — Arabic Warith, 'inheritor'; Al-Warith among the 99 names of God

Variations

WarisWarithVaris

Nicknames

WariRis

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If you like Waaris…

Haris— a like Arabic two-beat name
Faris— the same -aris ending
Waris— the shorter spelling of the same name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Waaris mean?

Waaris is a spelling of the Arabic Warith, 'inheritor; heir'. Al-Warith is among the ninety-nine names of God in Islam, and the name is customarily borne as Abd al-Warith — we note that respectfully.

How do you pronounce Waaris?

It's said WAA-ris /ˈwɑː.rɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Waaris a boy or girl name?

Waaris is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Waaris?

Waaris is a rare name for boys in the U.S., though Waris is familiar across South Asia.

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