Given Name
Uwais
OO-wise (Arabic: ʔuˈwaːys)
Pronunciation: OO-wise (Arabic: ʔuˈwaːys)
أو يُفسَّر تقليديًا بـ "ذئب صغير" أو "صغير الذئب"
Boy Rare
Origin
Arabic (classical), attested in early Islamic tradition (Yemeni context)
Meaning
Diminutive of the Arabic root thought to mean 'wolf' — often rendered 'little wolf' or 'small young wolf'; historically associated with the pious figure Uwais al-Qarani.
Thematic Cluster
Sufi Mystic Names - Revered Ascetics
Islamic Status
Rare, historically attested
Verification
Needs Review
Quality Score
Not scored
Religious Confidence
Not scored
Letters
5
Meaning Urdu
چھوٹا بھیڑیا، ایک چھوٹے یا جوان بھیڑیے کے لیے صفت (روایتی معنی)
Meaning Arabic
أو يُفسَّر تقليديًا بـ "ذئب صغير" أو "صغير الذئب"
Uwais (أويس) is a historically attested Arabic name best known from the figure Uwais al-Qarani, a revered ascetic praised in the hadith corpus (notably reported in Sahih Muslim and other compilations). Linguistically the form is a diminutive derived from an Arabic lexical root associated with 'wolf' and is customarily glossed 'little wolf' in classical lexica. In Sufi circles Uwais al-Qarani is admired for humility and devotion; literature on Sufi praise often pairs his example with other early pious figures such as [[Bilal]] and [[Uways al-Qarani]] in devotional accounts. The name retains rare usage today, prized for its spiritual associations rather than frequency.
FAQs
Is Uwais mentioned in the Quran?
No. The individual Uwais is not mentioned in the Quran; he is known from the hadith and early Islamic biographical tradition.
Who was Uwais al-Qarani?
Uwais al-Qarani is an early Muslim praised for his piety and devotion; he is cited in hadith literature (including reports preserved in Sahih Muslim) and is a model of humility in Sufi writings.
What does the name Uwais mean?
Etymologically it is a diminutive form from an Arabic root associated with 'wolf', commonly rendered 'little wolf' in classical Arabic lexica and lexicographical sources.
Is Uwais a common name today?
No. Uwais is uncommon in most regions today and is used primarily in families valuing its spiritual and historical associations.
What gender is Uwais suitable for?
Historically and traditionally Uwais is used as a male (Boy) given name.
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