Mouaz
Mouaz is a Muslim boy name meaning “Protected, sheltered by God”.
| Meaning | Protected, sheltered by God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | معاذ |
| Pronunciation | moo-AHZ |
| Arabic root | ع و ذ (ʿ-w-dh) — to seek refuge |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Mouaz
Mouaz is a spelling of the Arabic Muʿādh, from the root ʿ-w-dh, meaning to seek refuge or protection. This root is well known from the Quran's final two chapters, which begin qul aʿūdhu, say, I seek refuge. Muʿādh is a passive form, describing someone who has been granted refuge and is under protection. For Muslim families the name therefore means protected or sheltered by God, a meaning made more special by its link with the early Companions.
The spelling reflects a common pronunciation in which the Arabic dh is said as z, as it often is in Egypt, the Levant and South Asia, while ou is the French way of writing the oo sound, used by many Syrian and North African families. It is pronounced moo-AHZ. Related spellings include Muaz, Muadh, Moaz, Muath and, in Morocco, Mouad. The name's fame rests on Muʿādh ibn Jabal, a Companion of the Prophet ﷺ renowned for his knowledge of Islamic law, and on Muʿādh ibn ʿAmr ibn al-Jamūḥ, one of the young Ansar who fought at Badr.
Famous people named Mouaz
- Muʿādh ibn Jabal — Companion of the Prophet ﷺ renowned for his knowledge of Islamic law (as Muadh)
Is Mouaz a Muslim name?
Yes. Mouaz is a form of Muadh, a Sahaba name meaning 'protected'.
Where is the name Mouaz used?
Used in Syria, Egypt and among French-speaking Arab families.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mouaz mean?
Mouaz means 'Protected, sheltered by God'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Mouaz a Muslim name?
Yes. Mouaz is a form of Muadh, a Sahaba name meaning 'protected'.
How do you write Mouaz in Arabic?
Mouaz is written معاذ in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Mouaz?
Mouaz is pronounced moo-AHZ.
Is Mouaz the same as Muadh?
Yes. Mouaz is a spelling of Muadh, with the dh pronounced as z and the French ou for the oo sound.
Is Mouaz a Sahaba name?
Yes. It is the name of the Companions Muadh ibn Jabal and Muadh ibn Amr.