Awab

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-WAHB /ɑˈwɑb/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic awwab, 'one who turns to God repeatedly; oft-returning (to God); penitent'Low

In 30 seconds: One who turns to God; oft-returning: Awab is Arabic 'one who turns to God'. Crisp, devout, and warm (said 'ah-WAHB').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic awwab, 'one who turns to God repeatedly; oft-returning (to God); penitent'

U.S. rank (2024)#6860 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 245

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Awab comes from Arabic awwab, 'one who turns to God repeatedly; oft-returning (to God); penitent' — a word of praise used in the Quran. A crisp, devout name (said 'ah-WAHB').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, one-who-turns-to-God at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Awab comes from the Arabic awwab, 'one who turns to God repeatedly; oft-returning to God; penitent' (a word of praise in the Quran) — a crisp, devout name (said 'ah-WAHB').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Awab — Arabic etymology

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Awab mean?

Awab is Arabic for 'one who turns to God repeatedly; oft-returning; penitent'.

How do you pronounce Awab?

It's said ah-WAHB /ɑˈwɑb/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Awab a boy or girl name?

Awab is a boy's name.

How popular is Awab?

Awab is a rare name in the U.S.