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Qais

قَيْس/ qays /

The measured one — and the lover of the old desert poems.

Root
قيس

Where it grows from

From ق·ي·س, to measure; Qais is the poet-lover of Layla.

Names that mean Love

  • فاديFadi
  • أَنَسAnas
  • مُرادMurad
  • داوُودDawood
  • رَناRana
  • رانيةRania
  • رَحْمةRahma
  • غَلاGhala

Names that travel

  • نُورNoor
  • مُحَمَّدMohammed
  • عُمَرOmar
  • عَلِيّAli
  • يُوسُفYusuf
  • ليلىLayla
  • أَحْمَدAhmad
  • فاطِمةFatima

For a little Qais

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A few collections chosen for a child by this name.

MumzworldFirst booksA shelf to start — a name deserves a few stories told to it early.Browse at Mumzworld →
MumzworldToys & learningWooden stars to turn above the cot — the first things they’ll watch and reach for.Browse at Mumzworld →
FirstCry ArabiaToys & playBrave little companions and bright things to grab — play that grows with them.Browse at FirstCry Arabia →

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From the book
Origin
Arabic
Gender
Boy
Popularity
A rarer find
Travels in English
Yes
Variants
Qays, Kais
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