Muntadher
Muntadher is a Muslim boy name of Arabic, Iraqi spelling origin, meaning “The awaited one; one who waits”.
| Meaning | The awaited one; one who waits |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Iraqi spelling |
| Written as | منتظر |
| Pronunciation | mun-TAH-dher |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Iraq, Iran, Gulf States, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Muntadher
Muntadher is the Iraqi spelling of Muntaẓar, with the ẓ sound written as 'dh'. It comes from the root n-ẓ-r, to look or to wait for. In the reading Muntaẓar the sense is 'the one who is awaited', the title by which Shia Muslims refer to their twelfth Imam, the Mahdi, while the reading Muntaẓir gives the sense of a person who waits, and Shia families in Iraq are particularly fond of it.
Is Muntadher a Muslim name?
Muntadher is a Muslim name of Arabic origin used mainly by Shia families. For them it recalls the awaited Mahdi.
How popular is Muntadher?
Most common in Iraq, with Montazer and Muntazir used in Iran and Pakistan.
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Spellings and variants of Muntadher
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Muntadher mean?
Muntadher means 'The awaited one; one who waits'. It is of Arabic, Iraqi spelling origin.
Is Muntadher a Muslim name?
Muntadher is a Muslim name of Arabic origin used mainly by Shia families. For them it recalls the awaited Mahdi.
How do you pronounce Muntadher?
Muntadher is pronounced mun-TAH-dher.
Is Muntadher a boy or girl name?
Muntadher is usually a boy name.