Maaz
Maaz is a Muslim boy name meaning “Protected; refuge, place of shelter”.
| Meaning | Protected; refuge, place of shelter |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | معاذ |
| Pronunciation | MAAZ |
| Arabic root | ع و ذ (ʿ-w-dh) — to seek refuge |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Maaz
Maaz is the South Asian spelling of Muʿādh, pronounced with a z as the Arabic dh is in Urdu. It comes from the root meaning to seek refuge, and is explained as 'protected' or 'one granted refuge'. Its famous bearer is Muʿādh ibn Jabal, the young Companion whom the Prophet ﷺ praised as the most knowledgeable of his community about halal and haram and sent to Yemen as a teacher.
Is Maaz a Muslim name?
Yes. Maaz is a Muslim name, the Urdu pronunciation of Mu'adh, the name of the Companion Mu'adh ibn Jabal.
Is Maaz in the Quran?
Its root is in the closing surahs: 'Say, I seek refuge (aʿūdhu) in the Lord of daybreak' (Quran 113:1).
Where is the name Maaz used?
Very popular in Pakistan and India; Arabs usually say Muadh or Moaz.
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Spellings and variants of Maaz
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maaz mean?
Maaz means 'Protected; refuge, place of shelter'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Maaz a Muslim name?
Yes. Maaz is a Muslim name, the Urdu pronunciation of Mu'adh, the name of the Companion Mu'adh ibn Jabal.
How do you write Maaz in Arabic?
Maaz is written معاذ in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Maaz?
Maaz is pronounced MAAZ.
Is Maaz mentioned in the Quran?
Its root is in the closing surahs: 'Say, I seek refuge (aʿūdhu) in the Lord of daybreak' (Quran 113:1).