Muadh

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Pronounced moo-AHD /muˈɑð/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic Mu'adh, 'protected, sheltered, refuged (in God)'Medium

In 30 seconds: Protected by God: Muadh is Arabic for 'protected, sheltered'. Devout, strong, and warm (the companion Mu'adh ibn Jabal).

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic Mu'adh, 'protected, sheltered, refuged (in God)'

U.S. rank (2024)#4973 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births20 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 228

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

Muadh comes from Arabic Mu'adh, 'protected, sheltered, given refuge (in God)'. Borne by Mu'adh ibn Jabal, a young, learned companion of the Prophet Muhammad, it's a devout, strong name across the Muslim world (said 'moo-AHD').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, protected-by-God at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Muadh (Mu'adh) means 'protected, sheltered, given refuge (in God)' in Arabic — borne by Mu'adh ibn Jabal, a learned companion of the Prophet; devout and strong.

Overall data confidence 78%

Arabic references — Mu'adh — etymology

Variations

MuazMoazMaaz

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Muadh mean?

Muadh is Arabic for 'protected, sheltered, given refuge (in God)'.

How do you pronounce Muadh?

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

Is Muadh a boy or girl name?

Muadh is a boy's name.

How popular is Muadh?

Muadh is a rare name in the U.S.