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/ah-NEES/Somali & Swahili · a boy’s name

Arabic-derived name meaning a warm and companionable friend

In Somali

How to say it
ah-NEES
Given to
Boys
Used in
Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia
How common
uncommon

From the same family

In Swahili

How to say it
AH-nis
Given to
Boys
Used in
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
How common
uncommon

From the same family