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Mudassir

♂ Boy

Pronounced moo-DAH-seer /muˈdæ.sɪr/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic al-Muddaththir, 'the cloaked one; the one enveloped in a cloak' — the title of the 74th chapter of the Quran, which addresses the Prophet Muhammad. The name is given with that reverent association in mind.Medium

In 30 seconds: Mudassir means 'the cloaked one' in Arabic (said 'moo-DAH-seer') — the title of a chapter of the Quran addressed to the Prophet Muhammad.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic al-Muddaththir, 'the cloaked one; the one enveloped in a cloak' — the title of the 74th chapter of the Quran, which addresses the Prophet Muhammad. The name is given with that reverent association in mind.
U.S. rank (2024)#13547 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 39

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201520152024

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

Mudassir comes from the Arabic al-Muddaththir, 'the cloaked one'. It is the title of a Quranic chapter addressed to the Prophet Muhammad, and it is used as a given name across the Arab world, Pakistan, India and Bangladesh. Spellings vary widely in English (said 'moo-DAH-seer').

In the U.S. it is rare, carried mainly by South Asian and Arab Muslim families. Rare, reverent, and resonant.

Did you know? Al-Muddaththir, 'the one wrapped in a cloak', names the 74th chapter of the Quran. Families who choose Mudassir are reaching for that quiet, reverent image rather than a plain description of clothing (said 'moo-DAH-seer').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Mudassir — Arabic al-Muddaththir, Quran chapter 74, 'the cloaked one'

Variations

MudassarMuddassirMudaththir

Nicknames

MudiDassi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mudassir mean?

Mudassir means 'the cloaked one' in Arabic — from al-Muddaththir, the title of a chapter of the Quran.

How do you pronounce Mudassir?

It's said moo-DAH-seer /muˈdæ.sɪr/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mudassir a boy or girl name?

Mudassir is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Mudassir?

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

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