Anis

Anis (Arabic: أنيس) is a masculine given name and surname of Arabic origin. The name Anis is an Arabic name that developed in North Africa and is very common in Morocco. In the Balkans, Anis is popular among Bosniaks in the former Yugoslav nations. It is also popular among Albanians. The name is a modification to the Arabic name Enis, and it holds the same meanings of "genial" and "close friend." The female equivalent to Anis is Anissa or Anisa (for example, Anisa Guajardo).