Awais (Arabic: اویس) is an Arabic given name. Owais is an alternative spelling of the same word.

Meaning

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Awais means 'gifted' or 'bestowed'. It was the name of one of Muhammad's companions Awais Qarani.

Notable people

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Notable people with the name include:

Given name
Surname
  • Mohammad Awais (born 1992), Pakistani first-class cricketer who played for Hyderabad
  • Nasir Awais (born 1983), Pakistani first-class cricketer who played for Hyderabad cricket team
  • Ahmad Awais (born 2000), Pakistani Entrepreneur