What origin is the name Ma'awiya?

Ma'awiya comes from Arabic naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same arabic tradition pair naturally with Ma'awiya — for example Layla, Aaliyah, Leila. You can browse more on our arabic names page.

Ma'awiya

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Ma'awiya

Ma'awiya

Boy

Arabic

3 syllables

Ma'awiya is an Arabic boy's name meaning "A young dog or fox (first umayyad khalifah).".

Ma'awiya is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning "A young dog or fox (first umayyad khalifah).". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Arabic
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

A young dog or fox (first umayyad khalifah).

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

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What does Ma'awiya mean?

Ma'awiya is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning "A young dog or fox (first umayyad khalifah).".

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