Uwais

oo-WAYS

Arabic

"wolf"

Uwais Origin and Meaning

The name Uwais is a boy's name meaning "wolf".

Derived from an archaic Arabic word for wolf, this animal-inspired name is associated with the 6th century Islamic scholar, Uwais al-Qarani, revered for his piety, humility, and respect of his ancestors and family.

The name appears in a number of different forms including Owais, Uways, Oways, and Oweis, with one notable bearer being actor and martial artist Iko Uwais (born Uwais Qorny).