Maab
Maab is a Muslim girl name meaning “Place of return, final destination”.
| Meaning | Place of return, final destination |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | مآب |
| Pronunciation | mah-AHB |
| Arabic root | أ و ب (ʾ-w-b) — to return |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Maab
Maab (Maʾāb) is an Arabic word meaning a place of return or final resting place. It comes from the root ʾ-w-b, to return, which also gives awwāb, one who constantly turns back to God. In the Quran it is used for the good end promised to the righteous. As a personal name it is uncommon and chosen mainly for this Quranic sense.
Is Maab a Muslim name?
Yes. Maab is an Arabic word from the Quran meaning a good place of return. It is a rare but meaningful choice for Muslim families.
Is Maab in the Quran?
'Those who have believed and done righteous deeds – a good state is theirs and a good return (maʾāb)' (Quran 13:29).
Where is the name Maab used?
Rare as a given name; chosen occasionally by families looking for Quranic words.
Gifts with the name Maab
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Spellings and variants of Maab
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maab mean?
Maab means 'Place of return, final destination'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Maab a Muslim name?
Yes. Maab is an Arabic word from the Quran meaning a good place of return. It is a rare but meaningful choice for Muslim families.
How do you write Maab in Arabic?
Maab is written مآب in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Maab?
Maab is pronounced mah-AHB.
Is Maab mentioned in the Quran?
'Those who have believed and done righteous deeds – a good state is theirs and a good return (maʾāb)' (Quran 13:29).