Murtada
Arabic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Murtada
Murtada means "the chosen one" or "the one who is chosen" and derives from the Arabic root *r-d-y*, which relates to consent, approval, and selection.
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Etymology
Murtada means "the chosen one" or "the one who is chosen" and derives from the Arabic root *r-d-y*, which relates to consent, approval, and selection. The name is predominantly used in Islamic and Arabic-speaking cultures, with historical significance as a title given to Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib, a central figure in Shia Islam.
Murtada currently ranks #2,913 in the United States as a boy's name.
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