Muktar
Muktar is a Muslim boy name meaning “Chosen, selected”.
| Meaning | Chosen, selected |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, regional spelling |
| Arabic spelling | مختار |
| Pronunciation | mook-TAHR |
| Arabic root | خ ي ر (kh-y-r) — to choose, goodness |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Muktar
Muktar is a spelling of Mukhtār, 'chosen'. The Arabic kh is often written k in Somali, Hausa and other African transcriptions. al-Mukhtār, the Chosen One, is an epithet of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The name is used in Somalia, Ethiopia, Nigeria and Kenya.
Is Muktar a Muslim name?
Yes. Muktar is a form of Mukhtar, an Arabic Muslim name meaning chosen, an epithet of the Prophet ﷺ.
Where is the name Muktar used?
Common in Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya and northern Nigeria.
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Spellings and variants of Muktar
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Muktar mean?
Muktar means 'Chosen, selected'. It comes from Arabic, regional spelling.
Is Muktar a Muslim name?
Yes. Muktar is a form of Mukhtar, an Arabic Muslim name meaning chosen, an epithet of the Prophet ﷺ.
How do you write Muktar in Arabic?
Muktar is written مختار in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Muktar?
Muktar is pronounced mook-TAHR.