Awab
Awab is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “One who keeps turning to God”.
| Meaning | One who keeps turning to God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | أوّاب |
| Pronunciation | ow-WAHB |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Sudan, Egypt, Gulf States |
Meaning and origin of Awab
Awab comes from the Arabic awwāb, describing a person who returns to God again and again in repentance. Its root, ʾ-w-b, simply means 'to return', and the doubled form adds the idea of doing so often. The Quran applies this word as praise to the prophets Dāwūd, Sulaymān and Ayyūb, which gives the name great dignity. Parents in Sudan and Egypt, as well as across the Gulf, choose it often for their sons.
Is Awab a Muslim name?
Awab is a Quranic word taken up as a Muslim name for someone who turns often to God. Of Sulayman the Quran says: 'An excellent servant; indeed he constantly turned back to God (awwāb)' (Quran 38:30).
How popular is Awab?
It is a common boys' name in Sudan, Egypt and the Gulf.
Gifts with the name Awab
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Spellings and variants of Awab
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Awab mean?
Awab means 'One who keeps turning to God'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Awab a Muslim name?
Awab is a Quranic word taken up as a Muslim name for someone who turns often to God. Of Sulayman the Quran says: 'An excellent servant; indeed he constantly turned back to God (awwāb)' (Quran 38:30).
How do you pronounce Awab?
Awab is pronounced ow-WAHB.
Is Awab a boy or girl name?
Awab is usually a boy name.