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Awwal

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Meaning

First

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic Ψ§ΩˆΨ§Ω„
Urdu Ψ§ΩˆΩˆΩ„
Persian Ψ§ΩˆΩ„ΩˆΨ§Ω„
Turkish Evvel
Bengali আউয়াল
Indonesian Awal
Pashto Ψ§ΩˆΩ„ΩˆΨ§Ω„
If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Awwal is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'First', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

In Arabic culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Awwal is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Awwal comes from the Arabic root '-w-l, meaning "to be first." Al-Awwal (The First) is one of the ninety-nine names of Allah.

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Etymology

From the Arabic root Ψ£-و-Ω„ (ΚΎ-w-l, 'to be first'). Al-Awwal ('the First') is traditionally counted among the 99 Names of Allah; as a standalone word, awwal means 'first.'

Notable Historical Usage

Arabic builds its vocabulary on consonantal roots, usually of three letters, poured into fixed patterns: one root yields the verb, the doer, the thing done and the place it happens. Names are drawn straight from that system, which is why a single root can stand behind a whole family of related names that look and sound like kin.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world.