Awale

boySomali

Awale is a Muslim boy name meaning “Lucky, fortunate”.

MeaningLucky, fortunate
GenderBoy
OriginSomali
Pronunciationah-WAH-leh
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Awale

Awale is the English spelling of Somali Cawaale, built on cawo, 'luck' or 'good fortune', with the suffix -aale, 'one who has'. It therefore means 'the lucky one'. It is an old Somali name found both as a given name and in family lineages.

Is Awale a Muslim name?

Yes. Awale (Cawaale) is a Somali name used by Muslim families, meaning lucky. It is Somali rather than Arabic.

Where is the name Awale used?

Used among Somalis in Somalia, Djibouti and the diaspora.

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Spellings and variants of Awale

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Awale mean?

Awale means 'Lucky, fortunate'. It comes from Somali.

Is Awale a Muslim name?

Yes. Awale (Cawaale) is a Somali name used by Muslim families, meaning lucky. It is Somali rather than Arabic.

How do you pronounce Awale?

Awale is pronounced ah-WAH-leh.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.