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Maab

/mah-AAB/

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Unisex

Meaning

Place of return

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic ู…ุงุงุจ
Urdu ู…ุงุจ
Persian ู…ุขุจ
Bengali เฆฎเฆพเฆฌ
Pashto ู…ุงุงุจ
With its Quranic roots, Maab is a unique unisex choice carrying profound meaning. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Place of return', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Maab, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Maab comes from the Arabic root '-w-b, the same root behind Awwab, meaning "to return." The Quran (13:29, 38:25) uses the phrase "husna ma'ab," a good place of return.

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Etymology

From the Arabic root ุฃ-ูˆ-ุจ (สพ-w-b, 'to return'). Ma'ab means 'place of return.'

Islamic Significance

The Quran describes a 'beautiful place of return' (husnu ma'ab) for the righteous.

Quranic Connection

Appears in Quran 13:29 and 38:25.

Cultural / Regional Usage

A less commonly used given name, found across various Muslim-majority regions.