Uways
Uways is a Muslim boy name meaning “Little wolf; small gift”.
| Meaning | Little wolf; small gift |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | أويس |
| Pronunciation | oo-WAYS |
| Arabic root | أ و س (ʾ-w-s) — gift; wolf |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Uways
Uways is a diminutive of Aws, a word meaning wolf and also gift. Uways al-Qaranī of Yemen lived in the Prophet's ﷺ time but never met him because he was caring for his mother; in Sahih Muslim the Prophet described him as the best of the Tābiʿīn and told ʿUmar to ask him for prayers. In Pakistan the name is often written Owais or Awais.
Is Uways a Muslim name?
Yes. Uways is a Muslim name, honouring Uways al-Qaranī, praised by the Prophet ﷺ for devotion to his mother.
Where is the name Uways used?
Very popular in Pakistan and India and used across the Arab world.
Gifts with the name Uways
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Spellings and variants of Uways
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Uways mean?
Uways means 'Little wolf; small gift'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Uways a Muslim name?
Yes. Uways is a Muslim name, honouring Uways al-Qaranī, praised by the Prophet ﷺ for devotion to his mother.
How do you write Uways in Arabic?
Uways is written أويس in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Uways?
Uways is pronounced oo-WAYS.