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Inès

إِينَاس

Girl Arabic /ee-NESS/

Inès is a girl name of Arabic origin.

Meaning of Inès

"Sociability, kindness, one whose presence brings joy." Homograph of the Spanish name Inés (different Greek origin meaning "pure").

Arabic root: ʾ-n-s — (أ-ن-س, companionship, friendliness)

Regional variants

Exceptional bridge name between Arabic and Hispanic-Catholic traditions — ideal for Latino-Muslim and mixed-heritage US families.

Variants & nicknames

InesInasInaya

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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meaning and cultural context drawn from classical sources: Lisan al-Arab, Tafsir Ibn Kathir, Qur'an and Sunnah. If you spot an error, please let us know.