Murat
Murat is a Muslim boy name of Turkish form of Arabic Murad origin, meaning “Wish, desired goal”.
| Meaning | Wish, desired goal |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Turkish form of Arabic Murad |
| Written as | مراد |
| Pronunciation | moo-RAHT |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Turkey, Central Asia, Balkans, Caucasus |
Meaning and origin of Murat
Murat is how Turkish writes the Arabic Murād, meaning a wish or an aim. Turkish often hardens a final d into t, which explains the ending of the name. Few men's names are more common in Turkey, and it keeps alive the memory of the Ottoman sultans called Murad. Kazakhs and Turkmens use the very same form, as do Bosniaks and Tatars.
Is Murat a Muslim name?
Murat is how Turkish Muslims write Murad, a name meaning a cherished goal. It is a long-standing name among Turkic Muslims.
How popular is Murat?
Very common in Turkey and among Turkic peoples of Central Asia, the Caucasus and the Balkans.
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Spellings and variants of Murat
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Murat mean?
Murat means 'Wish, desired goal'. It is of Turkish form of Arabic Murad origin.
Is Murat a Muslim name?
Murat is how Turkish Muslims write Murad, a name meaning a cherished goal. It is a long-standing name among Turkic Muslims.
How do you pronounce Murat?
Murat is pronounced moo-RAHT.
Is Murat a boy or girl name?
Murat is usually a boy name.