أوس

Aws

boyArabic

Aws is a Muslim boy name meaning “Wolf; gift”.

MeaningWolf; gift
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingأوس
PronunciationOWS
Arabic rootأ و س (ʾ-w-s)
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Aws

Aws is an old Arabic name meaning 'wolf', also explained as 'gift'. Al-Aws was one of the two great tribes of Madinah who, with al-Khazraj, became the Ansar who welcomed the Prophet ﷺ. Its diminutive Uways gives the name Awais.

Is Aws a Muslim name?

Yes. Aws is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, linked to the Aws tribe of the Ansar.

Where is the name Aws used?

Used in the Gulf, Iraq and the Levant.

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Spellings and variants of Aws

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Aws mean?

Aws means 'Wolf; gift'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Aws a Muslim name?

Yes. Aws is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, linked to the Aws tribe of the Ansar.

How do you write Aws in Arabic?

Aws is written أوس in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Aws?

Aws is pronounced OWS.

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