Shield, protector, or small wild ox
Loay is an ancient Arabic name traditionally meaning 'shield' or 'protector'. It is also associated with the 'lu'ayy', a term for a small wild ox, symbolizing strength and resilience in desert culture. The name has historical significance as it was borne by an ancestor of the Prophet Muhammad.
Less common today
Loay isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,389 in 2017.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
An ancestor of the Prophet Muhammad
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