Al-Mazrouei
A family name (nisba) attributed in the UAE to the Mazari' of the Bani Yas confederation; a distinct Mazrui history exists in Oman and East Africa.
- Type
- Tribal nisba
- Attributed to
- Mazari' of Bani Yas (as reported); Mazrui of Oman/East Africa separately
Overview
Al-Mazrouei (al-Mazrūʿī) is, in the UAE, the nisba of the Mazari' — reported as one of the sections of the Bani Yas confederation. A family of the same nisba has a separate, well-documented history in Oman and East Africa, where the Mazrui governed Mombasa for generations.
Note
The same nisba can belong to distinct lines in different regions. Bearing it does not by itself establish a specific descent; families should verify their own documented lineage.
Sources
- القلقشندي، نهاية الأرب في معرفة أنساب العرب، 821هـ — للسياق النسبي العام؛ يُراجَع ويُوثَّق من تواريخ الإقليم قبل إثبات التفاصيل
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Last reviewed: 2026-07-14