Maaz

Protected by Allah, Refuge-seeker; Name of noble Sahabi Mu'adh ibn Jabal (RA)

The noble name of Sayyiduna Mu'adh ibn Jabal (RA), famous Sahabi and scholar of Quran. Extremely popular among Indian Muslim families.

Themes: faith, knowledge

Origin:

Arabic

Transliteration:

Mu‘ādh • Pronounced: (Maaz)

Prominent Regional Familiarity

South Asia, Middle East / Gulf

Naming Tradition

South Asian Muslim Names

Associated Countries & Lineage

India, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, UAE

Primary Quranic / Hadith Source

Sahih al-Bukhari

Authenticated Scholarly Sources

Fatawa Razawiyyah, Vol. 24

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