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Aws
How to Pronounce Aws
Pronounced OWSS /ΛaΚs/Medium
Meaning: From Arabic aws, 'a gift, a giving' (from a verb 'to give, to compensate'); also the name of an ancient Arab tribe of Medina; routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
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History & Origin
Aws comes from Arabic aws, 'a gift, a giving' (from a root 'to give, to compensate, to make up for a loss'). It is also the name of the Banu Aws, one of the two great Arab tribes of Medina who became the Ansar, the helpers of the Prophet (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic Arabic name (said 'OWSS', rhyming with 'house'; nickname Aws).
In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, a-gift at the root, and classic.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Aws mean?
Aws is Arabic for 'a gift; to give'; it is also an ancient Arab tribal name. The routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Aws?
It's said OWSS /ΛaΚs/ β one syllable, rhyming with 'house'.
Is Aws a boy or girl name?
Aws is a boy's name.
How popular is Aws?
Aws is a very rare name in the U.S.