The nameEnes

Enes is the Turkish form of Anas, a boy's name of Arabic origin evoking friendship. It has been liked in France since the 2000s.

Meaning

Enes comes from the Arabic anas, "companionship, warmth".

Origin

Arabic, through Turkish. Anas ibn Malik was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad.

History

Enes appeared in France in the late 1970s and peaked around 2010.

Popularity of the name Enes

Enes in France

457thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2013peak year (200 births)
3,955babies named Enes in France since 1900
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Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Enes was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,660 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Enes. Its rise began around 1994, and it peaked in 2013. Half of all babies named Enes in France were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 114 births a year on average, against 146 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Enes mean?

Enes comes from the Arabic anas, "companionship, warmth".

What is the origin of the name Enes?

Arabic, through Turkish. Anas ibn Malik was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad.

Is Enes a girl's or a boy's name?

Enes is a boy's name.