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.
About 6 boys were named Loay in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
An ancestor of the Prophet Muhammad
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