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Louai
♂ Boy
How to Pronounce Louai
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
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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.