Murat

Meaning & origin

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.

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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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