What origin is the name Uwais?

Uwais comes from african naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Uwais a popular name?

Uwais is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Uwais?

Names from the same african tradition pair naturally with Uwais — for example Amara, Zuri, Imani. You can browse more on our african names page.

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Q: Is Uwais a rare name?

Yes. Uwais does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Uwais

Uwais

Boy

african

2 syllables

Uwais is an african boy's name meaning "A name of African and Arabic origin meaning small wolf. It is also well-known for its association with a revered saint.".

With african roots, Uwais is a boy name that means "A name of African and Arabic origin meaning small wolf. It is also well-known for its association with a revered saint.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: african
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A name of African and Arabic origin meaning small wolf. It is also well-known for its association with a revered saint.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Uwais

Very rare in US records

What does Uwais mean?

Uwais is a boy name of african origin meaning "A name of African and Arabic origin meaning small wolf. It is also well-known for its association with a revered saint.".

Is Uwais a rare name?

Yes. Uwais does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Uwais

Amara Zuri Imani Nia Nala Ayana

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Names with a similar meaning to Uwais

Uwais means "A name of African and Arabic origin meaning small wolf. It is also well-known for its association with a revered saint." — these names share that spirit.