Enis means “warm, gentle, meek”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish.
- Enis is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Enis mean?
ئىللىق، مۇلايىم، ياۋاشLiteral meaning
Enis (ئەنىس) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “warm, gentle, meek” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Enis in Turkish and Uyghur
What does Enis mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Enis. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “warm, gentle, meek” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Enis mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئەنىس, Enis (ULY transliteration), Inis and ئىنىس. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “warm, gentle, meek” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Enis come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Enis?
Enis is used as a given name in Turkish and Uyghur. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Enis across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | EnisLatin | Boy | same as above: “warm, gentle, meek” | Editorial |
| Uyghur | ئەنىسArabic script InisLatin, variant ئىنىسArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “warm, gentle, meek” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Enis
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
Names related to Enis
Sibling names for Enis
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Enis rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AyshemxanGirl“good life; enduring; a woman like Aisha”same language (uyghur)
- AyşenurGirl“living light”same language (turkish)
- AkburakBoy“white Buraq”same language (turkish)
- KızıldemirBoy“red iron”same language (turkish)
- ÖzpınarUnisex“true spring”same language (turkish)
- SenaGirl“praise”same language (turkish)
- MéhrayGirl“kind girl”same language (uyghur)
- SebileGirl“path, means”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Enis
What does the name Enis mean?
Enis means “warm, gentle, meek”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish.
Is Enis a girl's or a boy's name?
Enis is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Turkish: boys; Uyghur: boys.
Where does Enis come from?
Enis is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Enis?
Enis is recorded for Turkish and Uyghur. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Enis spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Enis (Latin), ئەنىس (Arabic script), Inis (Latin), ئىنىس (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Enis have?
Enis has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: ئىللىق، مۇلايىم، ياۋاش; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
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