I have a new born baby. He was born on 17 November 2013, Can I keep the name Muawiz. If it is ok, please tell me the meaning and spelling.
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
(Fatwa: 80/80/M=01/1435)
You can keep his name as ‘Muawwiz’ (معوذ), it is good name. It was the name of a Sahabi. It means: one who gives refuge.
Allah knows Best!
Darul Ifta,
Darul Uloom Deoband