The nameOuways
Ouways is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
It takes the name of Uways al-Qarani, a 7th century Yemeni ascetic revered in Islamic tradition; its meaning is debated.
Origin
Arabic.
History
In France it has risen and is at its highest today.
Popularity of the name Ouways
Ouways in France
Ouways was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 370 births over the decade, 51% of all recorded babies named Ouways. Its rise began around 2010, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Ouways in France were born before 2020, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 65 births a year on average, against 53 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ouways mean?
It takes the name of Uways al-Qarani, a 7th century Yemeni ascetic revered in Islamic tradition; its meaning is debated.
What is the origin of the name Ouways?
Arabic.
Is Ouways a girl's or a boy's name?
Ouways is a boy's name.