Boy name · Arabic
أويس
Uwais name meaning
oo-WAIS
Name of Uwais al-Qarani, a pious follower of the Companions whom the Prophet ﷺ praised (Sahih Muslim).
About the name
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Questions parents ask
What does Uwais mean?
Name of Uwais al-Qarani, a pious follower of the Companions whom the Prophet ﷺ praised (Sahih Muslim). The classical Arabic dictionary does not give it a meaning that suits a child, so we do not guess one.
How do you pronounce Uwais?
Uwais is pronounced oo-WAIS.
Is Uwais a boy's or a girl's name?
Uwais is a boy's name.
How is Uwais written in Arabic?
In Arabic it is written أويس.
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