Muntadhar
Muntadhar is a Muslim boy name meaning “The awaited one”.
| Meaning | The awaited one |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | منتظر |
| Pronunciation | moon-TA-dhar |
| Arabic root | ن ظ ر (n-ẓ-r) — to look, to wait |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Muntadhar
Muntadhar (Muntaẓar) means awaited. Among Twelver Shia Muslims, al-Muntazar is a title of the twelfth Imam, al-Mahdi, whose return is awaited. That is why the name is very common in Iraq. The dh spelling reflects Iraqi pronunciation; the Iraqi journalist Muntadhar al-Zaidi is a known bearer.
Is Muntadhar a Muslim name?
Yes. Muntadhar is a Muslim name, used especially by Shia families as a title of the awaited Imam al-Mahdi.
Is Muntadhar in the Quran?
Its root appears in the Quran: 'So wait; indeed, I am with you among those who wait' (Quran 7:71).
Where is the name Muntadhar used?
Common in Iraq, especially among Shia families.
Gifts with the name Muntadhar
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Muntadhar mean?
Muntadhar means 'The awaited one'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Muntadhar a Muslim name?
Yes. Muntadhar is a Muslim name, used especially by Shia families as a title of the awaited Imam al-Mahdi.
How do you write Muntadhar in Arabic?
Muntadhar is written منتظر in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Muntadhar?
Muntadhar is pronounced moon-TA-dhar.
Is Muntadhar mentioned in the Quran?
Its root appears in the Quran: 'So wait; indeed, I am with you among those who wait' (Quran 7:71).