muad

Muad is a transliteration variant of the Arabic given name Mu'adh, used in several Muslim communities and in the rendering of Arabic names into Latin script. The form Muad, with the apostrophe often omitted, is commonly found in English-language contexts. In Arabic, the name is written معاذ and is treated as a personal name in modern usage.

One well-attested bearer of the name is Mu'adh ibn Jabal, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad who was sent to Yemen to teach Islam. The figure is cited in Islamic tradition as an early jurist and teacher.

Beyond historical figures, Muad appears as a contemporary given name in Arabic-speaking countries and among Muslim communities worldwide. It is used for real individuals and in fictional works, with spellings including Mu'adh, Mu'ad, and Muad. Spelling choices reflect regional transliteration conventions rather than a fixed meaning.