Waris

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Pronounced WAH-riss /ˈwɑ.rɪs/High

Meaning: From Arabic warith/waris, 'heir, inheritor, successor' — also one of the names of God, al-WarithHigh

In 30 seconds: The heir, the one who inherits: Waris is Arabic for 'inheritor, successor' — one of the names of God, and the name of a beloved Punjabi Sufi poet. Dignified, weighty, and rich in legacy.

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Origin HighArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic warith/waris, 'heir, inheritor, successor' — also one of the names of God, al-Warith

U.S. rank (2024)#3672 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births31 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 226

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Waris comes from Arabic warith/waris, 'heir, inheritor, successor' — and al-Warith, 'the Inheritor', is one of the ninety-nine names of God. Borne by the Punjabi Sufi poet Waris Shah, it is a dignified name of legacy across South Asia.

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian Muslim families. Rare, heir at the root, and dignified.

Did you know? Waris Shah, the 18th-century Punjabi Sufi poet, wrote the great romance of Heer-Ranjha — so the name carries an air of poetry and devotion across South Asia.

Overall data confidence 82%

Arabic references — warith — etymology

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Waris mean?

Waris is Arabic for 'heir, inheritor, successor'; al-Warith is one of the names of God.

How do you pronounce Waris?

It's said WAH-riss /ˈwɑ.rɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Waris a boy or girl name?

Waris is mainly a boy's name.

How popular is Waris?

Waris is a rare name in the U.S.