Mudashiru
Mudashiru is a Muslim boy name meaning “The one wrapped in a cloak”.
| Meaning | The one wrapped in a cloak |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Yoruba form |
| Arabic spelling | مدثر |
| Pronunciation | moo-dah-SHEE-roo |
| Arabic root | د ث ر (d-th-r) — to wrap oneself |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Mudashiru
Mudashiru is the Yoruba form of Muddaththir, 'the one wrapped in a cloak', the title with which God addresses the Prophet ﷺ at the start of Sūrat al-Muddaththir, one of the earliest revelations. Yoruba renders the th sounds as sh and adds a final -u. It is also spelled Mudasiru.
Is Mudashiru a Muslim name?
Yes. Mudashiru is the Yoruba form of Muddathir, a title of the Prophet ﷺ in the Quran.
Is Mudashiru in the Quran?
'O you who covers himself (al-muddaththir), arise and warn' (Quran 74:1-2).
Where is the name Mudashiru used?
Used among Yoruba Muslims in south-western Nigeria; Mudassir is the South Asian form.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mudashiru mean?
Mudashiru means 'The one wrapped in a cloak'. It comes from Arabic, Yoruba form.
Is Mudashiru a Muslim name?
Yes. Mudashiru is the Yoruba form of Muddathir, a title of the Prophet ﷺ in the Quran.
How do you write Mudashiru in Arabic?
Mudashiru is written مدثر in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Mudashiru?
Mudashiru is pronounced moo-dah-SHEE-roo.
Is Mudashiru mentioned in the Quran?
'O you who covers himself (al-muddaththir), arise and warn' (Quran 74:1-2).