Oways
Oways is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Little wolf”.
| Meaning | Little wolf |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | أويس |
| Pronunciation | oo-WAYS |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Levant, Gulf States, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Oways
Oways is another way of writing Uways, which in Arabic is a diminutive of aws, wolf. The man who made the name famous is Uways al-Qaranī of Yemen, whom the hadith praise for the care he gave his mother. He never met the Prophet ﷺ and so was not a Companion, yet the Tabiʿin and the Sufi tradition hold him in high honour. Owais and Uwais are the more usual spellings.
Is Oways a Muslim name?
Oways is a form of Uways, the name made famous by the pious Uways al-Qarani of Yemen.
How popular is Oways?
Oways is an occasional spelling in the Arab world and among diaspora families, while Owais and Uwais are more usual.
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Spellings and variants of Oways
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Oways mean?
Oways means 'Little wolf'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Oways a Muslim name?
Oways is a form of Uways, the name made famous by the pious Uways al-Qarani of Yemen.
How do you pronounce Oways?
Oways is pronounced oo-WAYS.
Is Oways a boy or girl name?
Oways is usually a boy name.