The nameMouad
Mouad is an Arabic boy's name, mostly given in France in the 2000s and 2010s.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
From the Arabic muadh, "protected".
Origin
Arabic. According to tradition, Muadh ibn Jabal was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad.
History
First given in France in the late 1970s, Mouad peaked in the early 2010s and is still given today, less often.
Popularity of the name Mouad
Mouad in France
Mouad was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 410 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Mouad. Its rise began around 1985, and it peaked in 2013. Half of all babies named Mouad in France were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 23 births a year on average, against 36 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mouad mean?
From the Arabic muadh, "protected".
What is the origin of the name Mouad?
Arabic. According to tradition, Muadh ibn Jabal was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad.
Is Mouad a girl's or a boy's name?
Mouad is a boy's name.