First name Murat - Meaning, Origin and Rating
Origin
Turkish
Nameday
Meaning
The male first name Murat comes from Turkish and means "the desired" or "the wanted". It is a shortened form of the name Murad, which also means "the desired" in Arabic. The name is mainly popular in Turkey, but also in other countries in the Middle East and Central Asia. In Turkish culture, the name has a positive meaning and is often seen as a wish for a happy and fulfilled life.
Famous people with the first name Murat
- Joachim Murat (Politician)
- Murat Yakin (Swiss footballer and coach)
- Murat Gassiev (Russian boxer)
- Murat Yıldırım (actor) (Person)
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