Yunis
Meaning of Yunis
Yunis is a male name with Arabic origins. It is pronounced as yoo-nees (/ju:.ni:s/) in Arabic. Variations of the name include Younus and Younis. While not extremely popular, Yunis has been steadily used as a baby name in the United States over the past few decades. In recent years, its popularity has ranged from 9 to 35 occurrences per year. Though not widely recognized, Yunis carries a unique charm and exotic appeal that may be appealing to parents looking for an uncommon name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as yoo-nees (/ju:.ni:s/)
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Notable People Named Yunis
| Yunis Abdurrahman Shokuri is a Moroccan citizen who was detained in Guantanamo Bay and was born on May 4, 1968, in Safi, Morocco. |
| Yunis Nuri, an actor and Honored Artist of the Armenian SSR, was a founding figure in the Azerbaijan theater in Yerevan. |
