Maab
Maab is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Place of return, final destination”.
| Meaning | Place of return, final destination |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | مآب |
| Pronunciation | mah-AHB |
| Tradition | Muslim |
Meaning and origin of Maab
Maab is an Arabic word for a place of return or a final resting place. Its root means to return, the same root that gives awwab, a person who turns back to God again and again. The Quran uses maab for the good end promised to people of faith and good deeds. As a personal name it is unusual and is chosen mostly for this Quranic meaning.
Is Maab a Muslim name?
Maab is a rare but meaningful Quranic choice: 'Those who have believed and done righteous deeds – a good state is theirs and a good return (ma'ab)' (Quran 13:29).
How popular is Maab?
It is rare as a given name and is picked now and then by families seeking Quranic words.
Gifts with the name Maab
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Spellings and variants of Maab
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maab mean?
Maab means 'Place of return, final destination'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Maab a Muslim name?
Maab is a rare but meaningful Quranic choice: 'Those who have believed and done righteous deeds – a good state is theirs and a good return (ma'ab)' (Quran 13:29).
How do you pronounce Maab?
Maab is pronounced mah-AHB.
Is Maab a boy or girl name?
Maab is usually a girl name.