Mukhtar
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Mukhtar
Mukhtar is an Arabic name derived from the root خ-ت-ر (kh-t-r), meaning "the chosen one" or "the selected one." The name comes from the Arabic verb "ightara" (اختار), which means to choose or select.
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Etymology
Mukhtar is an Arabic name derived from the root خ-ت-ر (kh-t-r), meaning "the chosen one" or "the selected one." The name comes from the Arabic verb "ightara" (اختار), which means to choose or select.
The name is predominantly used in Muslim-majority cultures and communities across the Arab world, Central Asia, and South Asia, with historical significance including Al-Mukhtar al-Thaqafi, an early Islamic figure who led a rebellion in 7th-century Iraq.
Mukhtar currently ranks #8,048 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2018.
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