عدي

Uday

boyArabic

Uday is a Muslim boy name meaning “Swift; a band of warriors”.

MeaningSwift; a band of warriors
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingعدي
Pronunciationoo-DAY
Arabic rootع د و (ʿ-d-w) — to run, to pass
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Uday

Uday (ʿUday) is an old Arabic name, the diminutive of ʿAdī, a word classical lexicons connect with swift runners or the front line of a raiding party. Adi ibn Hatim al-Ta'i was a Companion of the Prophet ﷺ, and Banu Adi was the clan of Umar ibn al-Khattab. In Iraq Uday is a common modern spelling.

Is Uday a Muslim name?

Yes. Uday is an Arabic name used by Muslim families; the related Adi was borne by Companions.

Where is the name Uday used?

Used in Iraq, Jordan and Palestine, where Oday is also common.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Uday mean?

Uday means 'Swift; a band of warriors'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Uday a Muslim name?

Yes. Uday is an Arabic name used by Muslim families; the related Adi was borne by Companions.

How do you write Uday in Arabic?

Uday is written عدي in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Uday?

Uday is pronounced oo-DAY.

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