معاذ

Muaaz

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Muaaz is a Muslim boy name meaning “Protected, granted refuge”.

MeaningProtected, granted refuge
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingمعاذ
Pronunciationmoo-AAZ
Arabic rootع و ذ (ʿ-w-dh) — to seek refuge
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Muaaz

Muaaz is a South Asian spelling of Muʿādh, with the double 'a' marking the long vowel and z standing for Arabic dh. It means a person who has been given protection. Families choose it after Muʿādh ibn Jabal, the young Companion famed for his knowledge, whom the Prophet ﷺ told: 'O Muʿādh, by Allah, I love you.'

Is Muaaz a Muslim name?

Yes. Muaaz is a form of Muadh, the name of the Companion Muʿādh ibn Jabal.

Where is the name Muaaz used?

Popular in Pakistan, India and the British Pakistani community.

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Spellings and variants of Muaaz

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Muaaz mean?

Muaaz means 'Protected, granted refuge'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Muaaz a Muslim name?

Yes. Muaaz is a form of Muadh, the name of the Companion Muʿādh ibn Jabal.

How do you write Muaaz in Arabic?

Muaaz is written معاذ in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Muaaz?

Muaaz is pronounced moo-AAZ.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.