Indian name meaning
Owais
♂ BoyO·wais · 2 syllables
A gift; a companion of the Prophet
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
- Also spelled
- Uvais
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Compassionate, idealistic and generous — moved by big causes and helping others.
| O | w | a | i | s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
7 + 6 + 1 + 1 + 3 = 18, then 1 + 8 = 9. So Owais carries the name number 9.
About the name Owais
Owais is a boy's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “A gift; a companion of the Prophet.”
Spoken aloud it is O·wais — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Uvais; both spellings are the same name. Owais is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Owais mean?
Owais means “A gift; a companion of the Prophet.” It is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Is Owais a boy or a girl name?
Owais is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Owais?
Owais is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Owais?
Owais has 2 syllables and is said as O·wais.
What are the other spellings of Owais?
Owais is also commonly spelled Uvais. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Owais?
In the Chaldean system, Owais has the name number 9, “The Humanitarian.”
Is Owais a common name in India?
Owais does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with Owais?
For a sister to Owais, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Wania, Amreen, Firdaus or Jannat all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Owais?
Qais, Francis, Faris or Haris share Owais's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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