Muath

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Pronounced moo-AATH /muˈɑːð/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic Mu'adh, 'protected one; one given refuge', from the root '-w-dh ('to take refuge'). Mu'adh ibn Jabal was a respected companion of the Prophet Muhammad, and the name is carried in his honour.Medium

In 30 seconds: Muath is Arabic for 'protected one' (said 'moo-AATH') — a name borne by Mu'adh ibn Jabal, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic Mu'adh, 'protected one; one given refuge', from the root '-w-dh ('to take refuge'). Mu'adh ibn Jabal was a respected companion of the Prophet Muhammad, and the name is carried in his honour.

U.S. rank (2024)#13544 ↘ Falling

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

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 67

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

Muath is one English spelling of the Arabic name Mu'adh, 'protected one; one who takes refuge', from a root meaning 'to seek shelter'. It is best known through Mu'adh ibn Jabal, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad, and is given in many Arabic-speaking and Muslim families with that history in mind (said 'moo-AATH').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely, carried mostly by Arabic-speaking and Muslim families. Rare, warm, and rooted.

Did you know? Muath renders the Arabic Mu'adh, 'one given refuge'. It honours Mu'adh ibn Jabal, a young companion of the Prophet Muhammad remembered for his learning — a name given with real reverence in many families (said 'moo-AATH').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Muath — Arabic Mu'adh, 'protected one'; companion of the Prophet Muhammad

Variations

MuadhMoathMu'adh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Muath mean?

Muath (Arabic Mu'adh) means 'protected one; one who takes refuge'.

How do you pronounce Muath?

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

Is Muath a boy or girl name?

Muath is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Muath?

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