Mushtaq
Mushtaq is a Muslim boy name of Arabic, common in Urdu origin, meaning “Longing, full of yearning”.
| Meaning | Longing, full of yearning |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, common in Urdu |
| Written as | مشتاق |
| Pronunciation | mush-TAHK |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Mushtaq
Mushtaq, or Mushtāq, means one who longs or yearns. It comes from the root sh-w-q, longing. Sufi poets took that longing to mean the soul reaching for God, and this helped the name take hold in Persian and Urdu-speaking lands. Families in Pakistan, India and Kashmir use it widely, often in pairings like Mushtaq Ali or Mushtaq Ahmad, and Iranians write it Moshtagh.
Is Mushtaq a Muslim name?
Mushtaq is a well-loved name among South Asian Muslims. Its spiritual sense of yearning for God comes through Sufi poetry rather than the Quran.
How popular is Mushtaq?
Very common in Pakistan, India and Kashmir, with Moshtagh the Iranian form.
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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 is of Arabic, common in Urdu origin.
Is Mushtaq a Muslim name?
Mushtaq is a well-loved name among South Asian Muslims. Its spiritual sense of yearning for God comes through Sufi poetry rather than the Quran.
How do you pronounce Mushtaq?
Mushtaq is pronounced mush-TAHK.
Is Mushtaq a boy or girl name?
Mushtaq is usually a boy name.