Lawali
Lawali is a Muslim boy name meaning “The first”.
| Meaning | The first |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Hausa form |
| Arabic spelling | الأول |
| Pronunciation | lah-WAH-lee |
| Arabic root | أ و ل (ʾ-w-l) — first, beginning |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Lawali
Lawali is the Hausa form of Lawal, from Arabic al-awwal, 'the first'. The Arabic article al- has fused with the word, as happens in many West African names, and Hausa adds a final -i. Al-Awwal is also one of the names of God, 'the First', and the name is common in north-western Nigeria and Niger.
Is Lawali a Muslim name?
Yes. Lawali comes from the Arabic al-Awwal, 'the First', which is one of the names of God in the Quran.
Is Lawali in the Quran?
'He is the First (al-Awwal) and the Last, the Manifest and the Hidden' (Quran 57:3).
Where is the name Lawali used?
Found among Hausa Muslims in Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara and Niger; Lawal is the Yoruba form.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lawali mean?
Lawali means 'The first'. It comes from Arabic, Hausa form.
Is Lawali a Muslim name?
Yes. Lawali comes from the Arabic al-Awwal, 'the First', which is one of the names of God in the Quran.
How do you write Lawali in Arabic?
Lawali is written الأول in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Lawali?
Lawali is pronounced lah-WAH-lee.
Is Lawali mentioned in the Quran?
'He is the First (al-Awwal) and the Last, the Manifest and the Hidden' (Quran 57:3).