Gift or wolf
Aws is an ancient Arabic name that historically refers to a gift or bounty. It is also associated with the word for wolf in certain archaic dialects, symbolizing strength and agility. The name is well-regarded in Islamic history as it was the name of one of the two main tribes of Medina, the Al-Aws.
Less common today
Aws isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,407 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A companion of the Prophet Muhammad
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