مراد

Mourad

boyArabic

Mourad is a Muslim boy name meaning “Desired; goal, aim”.

MeaningDesired; goal, aim
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingمراد
Pronunciationmoo-RAHD
Arabic rootر 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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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.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.