Muslim Boy NameScholarly Verified
Origin: Arabic
مُعَاذ
Maaz
Transliteration: Mu‘ādh • Pronounced: (Maaz)
Name Meaning
"Protected by Allah, Refuge-seeker; Name of noble Sahabi Mu'adh ibn Jabal (RA)"
Regional Usage & Naming Heritage
Prominent Regional Familiarity:
South AsiaMiddle East / Gulf
Naming Tradition:
South Asian Muslim Names
Associated Countries & Lineage:
IndiaPakistanSaudi ArabiaUAE
Islamic Significance & History
The noble name of Sayyiduna Mu'adh ibn Jabal (RA), famous Sahabi and scholar of Quran. Extremely popular among Indian Muslim families.
Authenticated Scholarly Sources
Primary Quranic / Hadith Source: Sahih al-Bukhari
- Fatawa Razawiyyah, Vol. 24
Maaz (مُعَاذ)
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