Ma'Ruf

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Meaning

Known

Origin

Arabic

Global Spellings

Arabic معروف
Urdu معرف
Persian معرف
Bengali মা'রুফ
Pashto معارف

Alternate Spellings

For parents seeking a noble identity for their baby boy, Ma'Ruf offers deep spiritual resonance. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Known', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Arabic regions, Ma'Ruf has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Ma'Ruf comes from the Arabic root '-r-f, the same root behind Arif, meaning “to know.” “Al-amr bil-ma'ruf,” enjoining what is known to be good, is a foundational phrase in Islamic ethics.