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.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former Iraqi Minister of Electricity and energy expert
Iraqi professional footballer
