Louai

♂ Boy

Pronounced loo-AY /luˈaɪ/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Lu'ay/Luai — variously 'a shield; a protector; a wild ox'; borne by an ancestor of the Prophet MuhammadLow

In 30 seconds: A shield; a protector: Louai is Arabic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'loo-AY').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic Lu'ay/Luai — variously 'a shield; a protector; a wild ox'; borne by an ancestor of the Prophet Muhammad

U.S. rank (2024)#9491 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 13

History & Origin

Louai comes from the Arabic Lu'ay/Luai — variously 'a shield; a protector; a wild ox'; borne by an ancestor of the Prophet Muhammad. A crisp, classic name (said 'loo-AY').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic-speaking families. Rare, a-shield at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Louai (Lu'ay) is Arabic, variously 'a shield; a protector' — borne by an ancestor of the Prophet Muhammad — a crisp, classic name (said 'loo-AY').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Louai — Arabic etymology

Variations

LuaiLu'ayLouay

Nicknames

Lou

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Louai mean?

Louai (Lu'ay) is Arabic, variously 'a shield; a protector'; borne by an ancestor of the Prophet Muhammad.

How do you pronounce Louai?

It's said loo-AY /luˈaɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Louai a boy or girl name?

Louai is a boy's name.

How popular is Louai?

Louai is a very rare name in the U.S.