Mirwais
Mirwais is a Muslim boy name meaning “Noble chief named Wais”.
| Meaning | Noble chief named Wais |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Persian / Pashto |
| Arabic spelling | میرویس |
| Pronunciation | meer-WAIS |
| Muslim name? | Used by Muslims |
Meaning and origin of Mirwais
Mirwais is a compound of two elements. Mīr is a shortened form of the Arabic amīr, commander or prince, and in Persian, Pashto and Urdu it became a title for a chief, a noble or a person of distinguished family. Wais is a form of Uways, the name of Uways al-Qaranī, the early Yemeni ascetic famous in Islamic tradition for his devotion to his mother. Read together, the name means something like 'chief Wais' or 'noble Uways', carrying both leadership and piety.
Names with the prefix Mir were widespread among Muslims of Afghanistan, Iran and South Asia, and Mirwais grew especially popular among Pashtuns. Its fame there rests on Mirwais Hotak, the early eighteenth-century Ghilzai leader from Kandahar who threw off Safavid rule and founded the Hotak dynasty; he is often called Mirwais Nika, 'grandfather Mirwais', and is remembered as a national hero in Afghanistan. The name is written میرویس in Persian and Pashto script and spelled Mirwais, Mir Wais or Mirways in English. A modern bearer known internationally is the Afghan-born French musician and producer Mirwais Ahmadzaï, who works under the name Mirwais.
Famous people named Mirwais
- Mirwais Hotak — Pashtun leader from Kandahar who founded the Hotak dynasty in the early 18th century
- Mirwais Ahmadzaï — French musician and record producer, known professionally as Mirwais
Is Mirwais a Muslim name?
Yes, Mirwais is a Muslim name, combining Persian and Arabic elements, and is well known in Afghanistan.
Where is the name Mirwais used?
Common among Pashtuns in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Gifts with the name Mirwais
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mirwais mean?
Mirwais means 'Noble chief named Wais'. It comes from Persian / Pashto.
Is Mirwais a Muslim name?
Yes, Mirwais is a Muslim name, combining Persian and Arabic elements, and is well known in Afghanistan.
How do you write Mirwais in Arabic?
Mirwais is written میرویس in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Mirwais?
Mirwais is pronounced meer-WAIS.
Is Mirwais a Pashto name?
Mirwais is especially associated with Pashtuns in Afghanistan and Pakistan, though its parts come from Arabic through Persian.
What does Mirwais mean in Islam?
Mirwais joins mīr (chief, from Arabic amīr) with Wais, a form of Uways, recalling the early Muslim saint Uways al-Qaranī.