Owais

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Meaning

Little wolf; A famous Sufi

Origin

Arabic

Global Spellings

Arabic عويس
Urdu اویس
Persian اویس
Bengali ওয়াইস
Pashto اویس

Alternate Spellings

The name Owais is a classic masculine title rooted in Arabic tradition. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Little wolf; A famous Sufi', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Arabic regions, Owais has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Owais is a diminutive Arabic name, inseparable from Uwais al-Qarni, a devoted early Muslim from Yemen praised by the Prophet ﷺ in hadith for his hidden piety and devotion to his mother.