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First name Murad - Meaning, Origin and Rating
Origin
Turkish
Nameday
Meaning
The male first name Murad has its roots in Arabic and means "desire" or "longing". It is mainly common in Muslim countries and is often used as a middle name to express the desire for a certain character or quality. The name is also popular in Turkey, Iran, and some African countries. In Islamic history, there are several significant figures with the name Murad, such as the Ottoman Sultan Murad I. In the Western world, the name is rather rare, but it is gaining popularity due to its melodious and exotic meaning.
Famous people with the first name Murad
- Murad III (Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1574–1595))
- Murad II (Ottoman Sultan)
- Murad I (Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1359–1389))
- Murad IV (Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1623–1640))
- Nadia Murad (Person)
- Raza Murad (Person)
- Murad V (Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1876))
First names similar to Murad
These names share a close sound or structure with Murad and provide extra inspiration.