Mushtaq
Mushtaq is a Muslim boy name meaning “Longing, full of yearning”.
| Meaning | Longing, full of yearning |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, common in Urdu |
| Arabic spelling | مشتاق |
| Pronunciation | mush-TAHK |
| Arabic root | ش و ق (sh-w-q) — longing, yearning |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Mushtaq
Mushtaq (Mushtāq) means 'one who longs' or 'yearning'. In Sufi poetry the longing is understood as the soul's yearning for God, which helped make the name popular in Persian and Urdu-speaking lands. It is very common in Pakistan, India and Kashmir, often combined as Mushtaq Ahmad or Mushtaq Ali.
Is Mushtaq a Muslim name?
Yes. Mushtaq is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning 'longing', widely used in South Asia.
Where is the name Mushtaq used?
Very common in Pakistan, India and Kashmir; Moshtagh is the Iranian form.
Gifts with the name Mushtaq
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Spellings and variants of Mushtaq
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mushtaq mean?
Mushtaq means 'Longing, full of yearning'. It comes from Arabic, common in Urdu.
Is Mushtaq a Muslim name?
Yes. Mushtaq is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning 'longing', widely used in South Asia.
How do you write Mushtaq in Arabic?
Mushtaq is written مشتاق in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Mushtaq?
Mushtaq is pronounced mush-TAHK.