Aweis is a male name with origins that can be traced back to Arabic and Muslim cultures. The name is commonly pronounced as uh-WAY-iss (/əˈweɪs/). A variation of this name is Awais. Although not extremely popular in the United States, Aweis has been given to a handful of newborn boys in recent years. In 2008, it was given to 5 newborn boys, ranking at 12,549 in terms of popularity. This unique and meaningful name carries associations of strength, determination, and individuality.