Gift or wolf
Aous is a traditional Arabic name that historically refers to a gift or a wolf. It is most famously associated with the Al-Aws tribe of Medina, one of the two main tribes that supported the Prophet Muhammad. The name carries connotations of both generosity and the fierce protection associated with the wolf.
Less common today
Aous isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,068 in 2024.
Leader of the Al-Aws tribe and companion of the Prophet Muhammad
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
