Boy name
Muaz name meaning
“protected; granted refuge”
Muaz means “protected” or “granted refuge.” It comes from Arabic muʿāḏ, a passive form built from a root expressing refuge and protection, and is used for boys in Türkiye. Muaz ibn Jabal, a figure in early Islamic history, provides a concrete historical example of the same name.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Muaz mean?
Protected; granted refuge
In Turkish: korunan, sığınmaya alınmış
Muaz is a masculine name expressing protection and refuge. Its clear historical association is with the Companion Muadh ibn Jabal. Turkish spelling does not separately represent the Arabic consonants ayn and dhal in this name; international renderings such as Muadh refer to the same original form.
How popular is Muaz?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 10provinces
Where is Muaz in the top 30?
10 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Muaz
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Muaz
From Arabic muʿādh, a passive form derived from a root concerning refuge and protection.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names of the Companions |
| Is Muaz in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | M · Mu |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Muaz
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Muaz Abdullah
Meaning of each name
- Muaz: protected; granted refuge
- Abdullah: servant of God
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Şehmuz Muaz
Meaning of each name
- Şehmuz: Sheikh Moses
- Muaz: protected; granted refuge
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Muaz Rıza
Meaning of each name
- Muaz: protected; granted refuge
- Rıza: consent; approval, satisfaction
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Kadim Muaz
Meaning of each name
- Kadim: ancient, of great antiquity
- Muaz: protected; granted refuge
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Muaz Gıyasettin
Meaning of each name
- Muaz: protected; granted refuge
- Gıyasettin: helper of the faith; support of religion
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Fettah Muaz
Meaning of each name
- Fettah: opener of ways; one who judges
- Muaz: protected; granted refuge
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Muhammed Muaz, Muaz Ali, Ahmet Muaz.
How to pronounce Muaz
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /muaz/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | معاذ |
Is Muaz a boy’s name?
Yes, Muaz is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Muaz appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Muaz
Famous people named Muaz
- Muaz Belviranlı
- Muaz Demir
FAQ about the name Muaz
What is the meaning of Muaz?
Muaz means “protected; granted refuge”. From Arabic muʿādh, a passive form derived from a root concerning refuge and protection.
Is Muaz a boy’s name?
Yes, Muaz is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Muaz in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Muaz nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Muaz?
Muaz is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Muaz have?
Muaz has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Muaz?
Muaz appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Muaz?
Some ideas: Muaz Abdullah; Şehmuz Muaz; Muaz Rıza.
Famous people named Muaz?
Notable people named Muaz include Muaz Belviranlı, Muaz Demir.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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