Muslim boy name
Uways
أويس
“Little wolf; Uways al-Qarani, the devout Yemeni”
اویس قرنی
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- In the Qur'an
- No
- Letter
- U
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
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Questions
What does Uways mean?
Uways (أويس) means "Little wolf; Uways al-Qarani, the devout Yemeni". It is an Arabic name for a boy.
What is the meaning of Uways in Urdu?
In Urdu, Uways means: اویس قرنی.
Is Uways a Muslim name?
Yes. Uways is used by Muslims around the world.
Is Uways mentioned in the Qur'an?
Uways is not mentioned in the Qur'an as a name, but its meaning is good, which is what matters in Islam.