Moaaz

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Pronounced moo-AHZ /muˈɑz/Medium

Meaning: Moaaz is a spelling of Arabic Mu'adh, 'protected; sheltered; one given refuge'. Mu'adh ibn Jabal was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad, known for his learning — a connection we note respectfully.Medium

In 30 seconds: Moaaz means 'protected; sheltered' in Arabic — a spelling of Muadh (said 'moo-AHZ').

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MeaningMoaaz is a spelling of Arabic Mu'adh, 'protected; sheltered; one given refuge'. Mu'adh ibn Jabal was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad, known for his learning — a connection we note respectfully.

U.S. rank (2024)#13528 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 56

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Moaaz is a romanized spelling of Arabic Mu'adh, 'protected; sheltered'. The name is honored in Muslim families for Mu'adh ibn Jabal, a young companion of the Prophet Muhammad remembered for his learning and judgment — a connection we note with respect. Spellings vary widely in English (Moaz, Muaz, Muadh), reflecting sounds that have no exact English letters (said 'moo-AHZ').

It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in Muslim families. Rare, protective, and rooted.

Did you know? Mu'adh ibn Jabal, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad, was known for his knowledge — and his name means 'protected; one given refuge'. Moaaz is one of its spellings, and we note the connection respectfully (said 'moo-AHZ').

Overall data confidence 52%

References — Moaaz — Arabic Mu'adh 'protected'; Mu'adh ibn Jabal, companion of the Prophet

Variations

MoazMuazMuadh

Nicknames

MoAz

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Moaaz mean?

Moaaz means 'protected; sheltered' in Arabic; it is a spelling of Mu'adh, the name of a companion of the Prophet Muhammad.

How do you pronounce Moaaz?

It's said moo-AHZ /muˈɑz/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Moaaz a boy or girl name?

Moaaz is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Moaaz?

Moaaz is a rare name for boys in the U.S.