Maarij
Maarij is a Muslim boy name meaning “Ways of ascent, stairways”.
| Meaning | Ways of ascent, stairways |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | معارج |
| Pronunciation | ma-AA-rij |
| Arabic root | ع ر ج (ʿ-r-j) — to ascend |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Maarij
Maarij (Maʿārij) is the plural of miʿraj, a ladder or means of ascent, from the same root as the Miʿraj, the Prophet's ﷺ ascension to the heavens. Surah al-Maʿārij, the 70th chapter of the Quran, is named after it, describing God as the Lord of the ways of ascent. As a personal name it is rare and chosen for its Quranic association.
Is Maarij a Muslim name?
Yes. Maarij is an Arabic word from the Quran and the title of Surah al-Ma'arij. It is uncommon as a name but has a clear Islamic meaning.
Is Maarij in the Quran?
'[It is] from Allah, Owner of the ways of ascent (al-maʿārij)' (Quran 70:3).
Where is the name Maarij used?
Rare; occasionally chosen in Pakistan and among families seeking Quranic words.
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Spellings and variants of Maarij
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maarij mean?
Maarij means 'Ways of ascent, stairways'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Maarij a Muslim name?
Yes. Maarij is an Arabic word from the Quran and the title of Surah al-Ma'arij. It is uncommon as a name but has a clear Islamic meaning.
How do you write Maarij in Arabic?
Maarij is written معارج in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Maarij?
Maarij is pronounced ma-AA-rij.
Is Maarij mentioned in the Quran?
'[It is] from Allah, Owner of the ways of ascent (al-maʿārij)' (Quran 70:3).