Luay
Luay is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Classical name of debated meaning”.
| Meaning | Classical name of debated meaning |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | لؤي |
| Pronunciation | loo-AYY |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Iraq, Syria, Jordan, Palestine |
Meaning and origin of Luay
Luay is a very old Arabic name. Lu'ayy ibn Ghalib, a forefather of both the Quraysh tribe and the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, carried it. Classical scholars did not agree on what it means. Many explained it as a diminutive of la'y, a word for the wild ox, while the meaning 'shield' found in some modern books has little support. It is popular in Iraq, Syria and Jordan.
Is Luay a Muslim name?
Luay is respected as the name of a forefather of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
How popular is Luay?
It is common in Iraq, Syria, Jordan and Palestine.
Gifts with the name Luay
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Spellings and variants of Luay
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Luay mean?
Luay means 'Classical name of debated meaning'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Luay a Muslim name?
Luay is respected as the name of a forefather of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
How do you pronounce Luay?
Luay is pronounced loo-AYY.
Is Luay a boy or girl name?
Luay is usually a boy name.