Shield, protector, or small wild ox
Luay is an ancient Arabic name traditionally associated with the concept of a shield or protection. It is also historically linked to the word for a small wild ox, symbolizing strength and resilience within a desert context. The name has deep roots in pre-Islamic Arabian history, notably borne by an ancestor of the Prophet Muhammad.
About 14 boys were named Luay in 2025.
Former Iraqi Minister of Electricity and energy expert
Iraqi professional footballer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
