Muaawiyah
Muaawiyah is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Young fox or howling cub”.
| Meaning | Young fox or howling cub |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | معاوية |
| Pronunciation | moo-AH-wee-yah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Gulf States, Levant, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Muaawiyah
Muaawiyah is one way of spelling Muʿāwiya, an old Arabian name usually linked to a root meaning to howl or call out. Classical writers connected it with the cub of a fox or wolf. Before Islam, Arabs often gave boys hardy animal names like this. The best-known bearer, Muʿāwiya ibn Abī Sufyān, was a Companion who wrote for the Prophet ﷺ and later founded the Umayyad caliphate.
Is Muaawiyah a Muslim name?
Muawiyah is an Arabic name carried by a Companion of the Prophet ﷺ. It is chosen mainly by Sunni families.
How popular is Muaawiyah?
Given among Sunni families in the Gulf, the Levant and Pakistan, though rarely by Shia Muslims.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Muaawiyah mean?
Muaawiyah means 'Young fox or howling cub'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Muaawiyah a Muslim name?
Muawiyah is an Arabic name carried by a Companion of the Prophet ﷺ. It is chosen mainly by Sunni families.
How do you pronounce Muaawiyah?
Muaawiyah is pronounced moo-AH-wee-yah.
Is Muaawiyah a boy or girl name?
Muaawiyah is usually a boy name.