Mukhtar
Mukhtar is a Muslim boy name meaning “Chosen, selected”.
| Meaning | Chosen, selected |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | مختار |
| Pronunciation | mookh-TAHR |
| Arabic root | خ ي ر (kh-y-r) — to choose, good |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Mukhtar
Mukhtar means chosen or preferred, and al-Mukhtār is also among the descriptions of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. In Arab villages a mukhtār is also the elected headman. Well-known bearers include Omar al-Mukhtar, the Libyan leader of resistance against Italian rule, and al-Mukhtār al-Thaqafī of early Islamic history.
Is Mukhtar a Muslim name?
Yes. Mukhtar is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'chosen'.
Is Mukhtar in the Quran?
Its root appears when God says to Moses: 'And I have chosen you (ikhtartuka), so listen to what is revealed' (Quran 20:13).
Where is the name Mukhtar used?
Found from Libya and Morocco (Mokhtar) to Nigeria, Pakistan and Central Asia.
Gifts with the name Mukhtar
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Spellings and variants of Mukhtar
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mukhtar mean?
Mukhtar means 'Chosen, selected'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Mukhtar a Muslim name?
Yes. Mukhtar is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'chosen'.
How do you write Mukhtar in Arabic?
Mukhtar is written مختار in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Mukhtar?
Mukhtar is pronounced mookh-TAHR.
Is Mukhtar mentioned in the Quran?
Its root appears when God says to Moses: 'And I have chosen you (ikhtartuka), so listen to what is revealed' (Quran 20:13).