Uwaila
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Uwaila
Uwaila is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "she who returns" or "the returning one," derived from the root w-w-l related to return or coming back.
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Etymology
Uwaila is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "she who returns" or "the returning one," derived from the root w-w-l related to return or coming back. The name is used primarily in Arab and Muslim-majority cultures, with historical significance in Nigeria where Uwaila Ojeremi, a student, became a symbol of the #EndSARS movement after her death in 2020.
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