مراد

Murod

boyUzbek / Tajik form of Arabic Murad

Murod is a Muslim boy name meaning “Wish, desired goal”.

MeaningWish, desired goal
GenderBoy
OriginUzbek / Tajik form of Arabic Murad
Arabic spellingمراد
Pronunciationmoo-ROHD
Arabic rootر و د (r-w-d) — to want, to seek
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Murod

Murod is how the Arabic name Murād is pronounced and written in Uzbek and Tajik, where a long 'a' often shifts toward 'o'. It means 'wish' or 'aim' and is extremely common in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, both on its own and in compounds such as Murodjon or Murodali.

Is Murod a Muslim name?

Yes. Murod is the Central Asian form of the Muslim name Murad, meaning 'wish' or 'goal'.

Where is the name Murod used?

Very common in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.

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Spellings and variants of Murod

MuradMuratMurodjon

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Murod mean?

Murod means 'Wish, desired goal'. It comes from Uzbek / Tajik form of Arabic Murad.

Is Murod a Muslim name?

Yes. Murod is the Central Asian form of the Muslim name Murad, meaning 'wish' or 'goal'.

How do you write Murod in Arabic?

Murod is written مراد in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Murod?

Murod is pronounced moo-ROHD.

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