Awais
Awais is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Little wolf; small gift”.
| Meaning | Little wolf; small gift |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | أويس |
| Pronunciation | oo-WAYS |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Awais
Awais is how South Asian families usually write Uways. That name is a pet form of Aws, an ancient Arabic word for 'wolf' that is also explained as 'gift', so Awais can mean 'little wolf' or 'little gift'. Its popularity comes from Uways al-Qaranī, a Yemeni ascetic who lived in the Prophet's time but never met him. The Prophet ﷺ praised him for the devotion he showed his mother, and Owais and Uwais are other spellings.
Is Awais a Muslim name?
Awais is the South Asian form of Uways and is chosen in honour of the revered Uways al-Qarani.
How popular is Awais?
It is very widespread in Pakistan and India.
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Spellings and variants of Awais
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Awais mean?
Awais means 'Little wolf; small gift'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Awais a Muslim name?
Awais is the South Asian form of Uways and is chosen in honour of the revered Uways al-Qarani.
How do you pronounce Awais?
Awais is pronounced oo-WAYS.
Is Awais a boy or girl name?
Awais is usually a boy name.