Boy name
Üveys name meaning
“little wolf; wolf cub”
Üveys means “little wolf” or “wolf cub.” It comes from Arabic Uways, explained as a diminutive of aws in its sense of “wolf.” Used for boys in Türkiye, the name has a historical association with Uways al-Qarani, also known in Turkish narrative tradition as Veysel Karani.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Üveys mean?
Little wolf; wolf cub
In Turkish: küçük kurt; kurt yavrusu
Üveys is particularly associated with Uways al-Qarani in Islamic tradition. Turkish Veysel is also connected with the naming of this historical figure. Uways did not meet the Prophet Muhammad in person and is therefore not classified as a Companion; his name also survives in the Sufi concept of Uwaysi transmission.
How popular is Üveys?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 5provinces
Where is Üveys in the top 30?
5 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Üveys
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Üveys
Üveys comes from Arabic Uways. It is explained as a diminutive of aws, a word used for 'wolf', giving the sense 'little wolf'.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Üveys
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Üveys Ahmetcan
Meaning of each name
- Üveys: little wolf; wolf cub
- Ahmetcan: much praised; dear, heartfelt
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Cüneyt Üveys
Meaning of each name
- Cüneyt: a small army or troop of soldiers
- Üveys: little wolf; wolf cub
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Üveys Talha
Meaning of each name
- Üveys: little wolf; wolf cub
- Talha: a thorny tree, commonly identified as acacia
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Burak Üveys
Meaning of each name
- Burak: mount of the Night Journey; lightning-related name
- Üveys: little wolf; wolf cub
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Üveys Atik
Meaning of each name
- Üveys: little wolf; wolf cub
- Atik: ancient, venerable; freed
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Tayyip Üveys
Meaning of each name
- Tayyip: good, pure, pleasant and wholesome
- Üveys: little wolf; wolf cub
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Muhammed Üveys.
How to pronounce Üveys
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /yvejs/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | اويس |
| Arabic | أويس |
Is Üveys a boy’s name?
Yes, Üveys is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Üveys appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Üveys
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Üveys
- Üveys Yasir Satık · b. 2009
FAQ about the name Üveys
What is the meaning of Üveys?
Üveys means “little wolf; wolf cub”. Üveys comes from Arabic Uways. It is explained as a diminutive of aws, a word used for 'wolf', giving the sense 'little wolf'.
Is Üveys a boy’s name?
Yes, Üveys is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Üveys in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Üveys nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Üveys?
Üveys is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Üveys have?
Üveys has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Üveys?
Üveys appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Üveys?
Some ideas: Üveys Ahmetcan; Cüneyt Üveys; Üveys Talha.
Famous people named Üveys?
Notable people named Üveys include Üveys Yasir Satık.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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