مدثر

Muddassir

boyArabic, Urdu spelling

Muddassir is a Muslim boy name meaning “The one wrapped in a cloak”.

MeaningThe one wrapped in a cloak
GenderBoy
OriginArabic, Urdu spelling
Arabic spellingمدثر
Pronunciationmood-DAS-sir
Arabic rootد ث ر (d-th-r) — to wrap, to cloak
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Muddassir

Muddassir is the Urdu spelling of al-Muddaththir, 'the one enveloped in a cloak', the title by which God addresses the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ at the start of Surah 74. In Urdu the Arabic 'th' sound is pronounced 's', which gives this spelling. It is given in honour of the Prophet ﷺ.

Is Muddassir a Muslim name?

Yes. Muddassir is a Muslim name taken from al-Muddaththir, a Quranic title of the Prophet ﷺ.

Is Muddassir in the Quran?

'O you who are wrapped in a cloak (al-muddaththir), arise and warn' (Quran 74:1–2).

Where is the name Muddassir used?

Common in Pakistan and India.

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Spellings and variants of Muddassir

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Muddassir mean?

Muddassir means 'The one wrapped in a cloak'. It comes from Arabic, Urdu spelling.

Is Muddassir a Muslim name?

Yes. Muddassir is a Muslim name taken from al-Muddaththir, a Quranic title of the Prophet ﷺ.

How do you write Muddassir in Arabic?

Muddassir is written مدثر in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Muddassir?

Muddassir is pronounced mood-DAS-sir.

Is Muddassir mentioned in the Quran?

'O you who are wrapped in a cloak (al-muddaththir), arise and warn' (Quran 74:1–2).

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