Moctar
Moctar is a Muslim boy name meaning “The chosen one”.
| Meaning | The chosen one |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | West African form of Arabic Mukhtar |
| Arabic spelling | مختار |
| Pronunciation | mohk-TAHR |
| Arabic root | خ ي ر (kh-y-r) — to choose, to be good |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Moctar
Moctar is the French-influenced spelling of Mukhtār, 'chosen, selected', used in Senegal, Mauritania, Mali and Niger. Al-Mukhtār is also an epithet of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, as the one chosen by God. The spelling with -ct- reflects how the Arabic kh was written in French. Forms such as Mokhtar and Mouctar are also common.
Is Moctar a Muslim name?
Yes. Moctar is a Muslim name, a regional form of Mukhtār, 'the chosen one', an epithet of the Prophet ﷺ.
Where is the name Moctar used?
Common in Mauritania, Senegal, Mali, Niger and Guinea.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Moctar mean?
Moctar means 'The chosen one'. It comes from West African form of Arabic Mukhtar.
Is Moctar a Muslim name?
Yes. Moctar is a Muslim name, a regional form of Mukhtār, 'the chosen one', an epithet of the Prophet ﷺ.
How do you write Moctar in Arabic?
Moctar is written مختار in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Moctar?
Moctar is pronounced mohk-TAHR.