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Morteza

Quick answerMorteza is an Arabic name meaning "the chosen one" or "the pleased one," derived from the root word "rida" (رضا), which signifies contentment and approval.

Arabic · Boy · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#1,754
TrendStable
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Syllables3
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureIslamic
ReligionIslam
Letters7
Numerology8 Chaldean 3
Global rank#1,754

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Morteza

Morteza is an Arabic name meaning "the chosen one" or "the pleased one," derived from the root word "rida" (رضا), which signifies contentment and approval.

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Etymology

Morteza is an Arabic name meaning "the chosen one" or "the pleased one," derived from the root word "rida" (رضا), which signifies contentment and approval. The name is predominantly used in Persian and Arabic-speaking Islamic cultures, with particular prominence in Iran and among Shia Muslims, where it carries religious significance.

Morteza currently ranks #1,754 in the United States as a boy's name.

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