Owaid
Owaid is a Muslim boy name meaning “Little compensation; a gift in return”.
| Meaning | Little compensation; a gift in return |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عويض |
| Pronunciation | oo-WAYD |
| Arabic root | ع و ض (ʿ-w-ḍ) — to compensate |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Owaid
Owaid (ʿUwayḍ) is the diminutive of ʿIwaḍ, 'compensation' or 'replacement'. Such names were sometimes given to a child born after the loss of another, as a sign of God's compensation to the family. It is a traditional name of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the UAE, and also survives as a family name.
Is Owaid a Muslim name?
Yes. Owaid is an Arabic name used by Muslim families in the Gulf. It carries the hopeful sense of a gift given in return.
Where is the name Owaid used?
Found mainly in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the UAE.
Gifts with the name Owaid
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Owaid
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Owaid mean?
Owaid means 'Little compensation; a gift in return'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Owaid a Muslim name?
Yes. Owaid is an Arabic name used by Muslim families in the Gulf. It carries the hopeful sense of a gift given in return.
How do you write Owaid in Arabic?
Owaid is written عويض in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Owaid?
Owaid is pronounced oo-WAYD.