Muzammil
Muzammil is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “The one wrapped in garments”.
| Meaning | The one wrapped in garments |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | مزمل |
| Pronunciation | moo-ZUM-mil |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Muzammil
Muzammil, or al-Muzzammil, means the one wrapped up. With this title God calls to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ at the opening of Surah 73, which bears this name. The surah calls on him to rise and pray through the night. For this reason Muslims treat Muzammil as an affectionate title of the Prophet, and it is particularly popular in Pakistan and India.
Is Muzammil a Muslim name?
Muzammil comes straight from the Quran as a tender title of the Prophet ﷺ. Surah al-Muzzammil begins: 'O you who wraps himself (in clothing), arise (to pray) the night, except for a little' (Quran 73:1–2).
How popular is Muzammil?
Very common in Pakistan and India, with Mozammel the usual spelling in Bangladesh.
Gifts with the name Muzammil
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- Personalised Muzammil baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Muzammil
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Muzammil mean?
Muzammil means 'The one wrapped in garments'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Muzammil a Muslim name?
Muzammil comes straight from the Quran as a tender title of the Prophet ﷺ. Surah al-Muzzammil begins: 'O you who wraps himself (in clothing), arise (to pray) the night, except for a little' (Quran 73:1–2).
How do you pronounce Muzammil?
Muzammil is pronounced moo-ZUM-mil.
Is Muzammil a boy or girl name?
Muzammil is usually a boy name.