Mortez
Arabic/Persian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Mortez
Mortez is a Persian name meaning "chosen" or "selected," derived from the Arabic root *murtada*, which signifies preference or election.
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Etymology
Mortez is a Persian name meaning "chosen" or "selected," derived from the Arabic root *murtada*, which signifies preference or election. The name is primarily used in Persian, Iranian, and broader Islamic cultures, with historical significance in Shia Islam where it is associated with religious virtue and divine selection.
Mortez currently ranks #13,761 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1988.
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