MuslimName

حَارِس

Haris

حارس
Say it: HAA-ris · /ˈhaː.rɪs/
Boy nameArabicFound in the Quran
Meaning

“Guard, guardian, keeper”

نگہبان، محافظ

In the Quran

وَأَنَّا لَمَسْنَا ٱلسَّمَآءَ فَوَجَدْنَٰهَا مُلِئَتْ حَرَسًۭا شَدِيدًۭا وَشُهُبًۭا

اور یہ کہ ہم نے آسمان کو ٹٹولا تو اس کو مضبوط چوکیداروں اور انگاروں سے سے بھرا پایا

And (the Jinn who had listened to the Qur'an said): We had sought the heaven but had found it filled with strong warders and meteors.

Surah Al-Jinn (سُورَةُ الجِنِّ) · 72:8Read on Quran Majeed →
Verified: same word, other form – حَرَسًا (حَرَس (72:8) is the plural of حارس. Not حارث)

What the references say

  • Jamia Banuri Town names listGood meaning (boys) Open →
  • Sultan Qaboos Encyclopedia of Arab Namesguard, keeper Open →
  • Qabas Arabic lexiconroot ح ر س; gender Boy; type صفة; Same word (vowels match)

Questions about Haris

What does Haris mean?

Haris means “Guard, guardian, keeper”. In Urdu: نگہبان، محافظ.

Is Haris a boy or girl name?

Haris is a boy's name.

What is the origin of Haris?

Haris is of Arabic origin. Its Arabic root is ح ر س.

Is Haris in the Quran?

Found in the Quran. See Surah Al-Jinn, ayah 72:8.

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