One who is protected or seeks refuge
Derived from the Arabic root 'a-w-dh', the name signifies a person who is under divine protection or one who seeks shelter in God. It is a variant transcription of the name Mu'adh, which was held by several companions of the Prophet Muhammad. It carries a strong spiritual connotation of safety and sanctuary.
Less common today
Moaaz isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,705 in 2017.
A prominent companion of the Prophet Muhammad and Islamic scholar
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
