Inis means “warm, gentle, meek”. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Inis mean?
ئىللىق، مۇلايىم، ياۋاشLiteral meaning
Inis (ئىنىس) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “warm, gentle, meek”.[1]
Inis in Uyghur
What does Inis mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئىنىس and Inis (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “warm, gentle, meek” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Is Inis a Uyghur name?
Yes. Inis is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Inis across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئىنىسArabic script | 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 Inis
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 Inis
Variants and linked names
- EnisBoy“warm, gentle, meek”
Sibling names for Inis
Names recorded for the same language (Uyghur) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Inis rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- “the name Sabir with the epithet Muhammad”same language (uyghur)
- GülperGirl“flower of joy”same language (uyghur)
- ShehidullaBoy“one devoted to God; one who bears witness to God”same language (uyghur)
- “Muhammad with the epithet qiran”same language (uyghur)
- HeqrizaBoy“God's approval; contentment with the Truth”same language (uyghur)
- QabizullaBoy“one who submits to God”same language (uyghur)
- DilsöyerGirl“delightful to the heart, beloved”same language (uyghur)
- EbulkamilBoy“father of Kamil”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Inis
What does the name Inis mean?
Inis means “warm, gentle, meek”. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Inis a girl's or a boy's name?
Inis is recorded as a boy's name.
Which languages use Inis?
Inis is recorded for 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 many syllables does Inis have?
Inis 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); spelling ئىنىس (+1 more)
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