Protected or seeking refuge
Derived from the Arabic root 'a-w-dh', the name signifies one who is granted protection or one who seeks shelter in God. It is a name with deep historical roots in Islamic tradition, famously borne by several companions of the Prophet Muhammad. It conveys a sense of spiritual safety and divine guardianship.
Less common today
Muaaz isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,037 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A prominent companion of the Prophet Muhammad and influential scholar
Jordanian Royal Air Force pilot
