Louay
Meaning of Louay
Louay, derived from the classical Arabic Lūʾāy (لؤي) and conventionally rendered [luˈeɪ], signifies “little wild ox” or “calf,” a semantic field that evokes strength, steadfastness and protective resolve. Historically, Lūʾāy ibn Ghālib is recognized as an ancestral figure of the Quraysh tribe, thereby situating the name within a lineage of social prominence and tribal heritage on the Arabian Peninsula. In the United States, Social Security Administration data record between five and thirteen boys named Louay each year from 1988 through 2024, with national rankings oscillating between the 700th and 930th positions; in 2024, ten newborns bore the name, placing it at 914th in popularity. Within contemporary Anglo-American naming practice, Louay thus presents a cross-cultural appellation that marries historical depth with phonetic clarity, appealing to parents who seek etymological substance alongside measured elegance.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as loo-AY (/luˈeɪ/)
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Notable People Named Louay
| Louay M. Safi - |
| Louay Kayali - |
| Louay Almokdad - |
| Louay Chanko - |
| Louay Hussein - |
