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What does the name Owais mean, as in Owais al-Karni?
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What does the name Owais mean, as in Owais al-Karni?
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Uways, dimunitive form of the word 'Aws' meaning, a gift, present, etc.
Qarni is probably a reference to Qarn - name of a place. Qarni, one belonging, residing in or having some link to Qarn.
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Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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