مراد
Mourad
Mourad is a Muslim boy name meaning “Desired; goal, aim”.
| Meaning | Desired; goal, aim |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | مراد |
| Pronunciation | moo-RAHD |
| Arabic root | ر و د (r-w-d) — to want, to seek |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Mourad
Mourad is the French spelling of Murād, what is desired, the goal one strives for. The name was used by Ottoman sultans (Murad I to Murad V) and is very common in Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco. In Sufi usage murād is the one sought by God.
Is Mourad a Muslim name?
Yes. Mourad is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'desired' or 'goal'.
Where is the name Mourad used?
Common in the Maghreb; Murat in Turkey.
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Spellings and variants of Mourad
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More boy names like Mourad
Aanis — Friendly, sociable; good companyAarif — Knowing, one who has deep knowledgeAasif — Name of Solomon's ministerAbdel — Servant of (God's names)Abdelhai — Servant of the Ever-LivingAbdelilah — Servant of GodAbdul-Baqi — Servant of the EverlastingAbdul-Barr — Servant of the Source of GoodnessAbdul-Basit — Servant of the ExpanderAbdul-Ghani — Servant of the Self-SufficientAbdul-Hafiz — Servant of the PreserverAbdul-Hakeem — Servant of the All-WiseAbdul-Haqq — Servant of the TruthAbdul-Jaleel — Servant of the MajesticAbdul-Kabeer — Servant of the Most GreatAbdul-Lateef — Servant of the Subtle, the KindAbdul-Majeed — Servant of the All-GloriousAbdul-Majid — Servant of the Glorious, the Noble
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mourad mean?
Mourad means 'Desired; goal, aim'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Mourad a Muslim name?
Yes. Mourad is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'desired' or 'goal'.
How do you write Mourad in Arabic?
Mourad is written مراد in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Mourad?
Mourad is pronounced moo-RAHD.