Unisex name
Muchtar name meaning
“chosen, selected”
Muchtar is a name used for both boys and girls meaning ‘chosen’ or ‘selected’. It is an Indonesian spelling of the Arabic word mukhtār, which refers to being chosen or selected. Related spelling variants of the name include Mochtar, Mukhtar, and Muhtar.
What does Muchtar mean?
Chosen, selected
In Indonesian: pilihan, yang dipilih
In Anwar, Iskandar, and Fajar, -ar belongs to the complete name rather than serving as a suffix with one shared meaning. Similar endings do not imply a common origin or meaning. More boy names ending in -ar →
Origin and cultural usage of Muchtar
An Indonesian spelling of Arabic mukhtār, meaning chosen or selected.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Muchtar in Islam and the Quran
Muchtar does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Muchtar
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Muchtar, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Muchtar as a first name
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Interpretation
May this chosen person grow in great goodness and moral excellence.Meaning of each word
- Muchtar: chosen, selected
- Akbar: greater, greatest
- Fadillah: virtue, moral excellence
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Interpretation
May this chosen person embody completeness and discernment in life.Meaning of each word
- Muchtar: chosen, selected
- Tamami: perfection, completeness
- Fariz: one who distinguishes or sorts
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Muchtar Fawwaz
Interpretation
May this chosen person achieve success and victory time after time.Meaning of each word
- Muchtar: chosen, selected
- Fawwaz: highly successful, often victorious
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Interpretation
May this chosen person pursue deep knowledge and attain an elevated standing.Meaning of each word
- Muchtar: chosen, selected
- Bagir: one who delves into knowledge
- Sami: exalted, elevated in rank
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Muchtar Hasanul
Interpretation
May this chosen person embody goodness and beauty throughout life.Meaning of each word
- Muchtar: chosen, selected
- Hasanul: the good or beautiful
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Muchtar Azmi
Interpretation
May this chosen person hold firmly to determination throughout life.Meaning of each word
- Muchtar: chosen, selected
- Azmi: firm resolve
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Interpretation
May this chosen person protect others and bring joyful news.Meaning of each word
- Muchtar: chosen, selected
- Bachir: bearer of glad tidings
- Havid: guardian; preserver
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Muchtar Gaus
Interpretation
May this chosen person offer help to those facing difficulties.Meaning of each word
- Muchtar: chosen, selected
- Gaus: aid, help in distress
Muchtar as a middle name
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Interpretation
May this chosen person be dearly loved and become a close friend.Meaning of each word
- Habib: beloved, dearly loved
- Muchtar: chosen, selected
- Khalil: an intimate friend, a beloved companion
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Interpretation
May this chosen opener of paths enjoy greater good fortune.Meaning of each word
- Fatih: opener, conqueror
- Muchtar: chosen, selected
- Ahza: more fortunate
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Interpretation
May this chosen person enjoy good fortune and receive life's provisions.Meaning of each word
- Ahza: more fortunate
- Muchtar: chosen, selected
- Riski: sustenance, provision for life
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Interpretation
May this chosen person feel refreshed and live full of joy.Meaning of each word
- Riyan: fresh, quenched of thirst
- Muchtar: chosen, selected
- Farhan: joyful, delighted
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Interpretation
May this chosen person possess knowledge and abundant gifts of goodness.Meaning of each word
- Ulum: sciences, branches of knowledge
- Muchtar: chosen, selected
- Kautsar: an abundant gift of goodness
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Interpretation
May this chosen person be dearly loved and pursue deep knowledge.Meaning of each word
- Bagir: one who delves into knowledge
- Muchtar: chosen, selected
- Habib: beloved, dearly loved
Muchtar as a last name
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Fawwaz Muchtar
Interpretation
May this chosen person achieve great success and frequent victories.Meaning of each word
- Fawwaz: highly successful, often victorious
- Muchtar: chosen, selected
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Interpretation
May this chosen person be lofty like the first light of dawn.Meaning of each word
- Alfajar: the first light of dawn
- Sami: exalted, elevated in rank
- Muchtar: chosen, selected
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Interpretation
May this chosen person be generous and full of gratitude.Meaning of each word
- Naufal: generous, munificent
- Syukron: an expression of thanks
- Muchtar: chosen, selected
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Hida Muchtar
Interpretation
May this chosen person receive guidance and direction throughout life.Meaning of each word
- Hida: guidance; direction
- Muchtar: chosen, selected
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Akram Muchtar
Interpretation
May this chosen person grow ever more noble and generous.Meaning of each word
- Akram: more noble, more generous
- Muchtar: chosen, selected
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Rafid Muchtar
Interpretation
May this chosen person offer help and support to others.Meaning of each word
- Rafid: one who helps or supports
- Muchtar: chosen, selected
How to pronounce Muchtar
| Syllables | 2 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /muxtar/ |
| Arabic script | مختار |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦸꦏ꦳꧀ꦠꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮥᮂᮒᮁ |
Is Muchtar a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Muchtar is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 79% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Muchtar ranks #29 among unisex names in our data sample (86 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Muchtar
Famous people named Muchtar
- Muchtar Pakpahan · b. 1953
- Andi Muchtar Ali Yusuf
- Muchtar Jahja · b. 1907
- Muchtar Adam · b. 1939
- Muchtar Hasbi · b. 1940
- Muchtar Lutfi · b. 1936
- A. Muchtar Mappatoba · b. 1954
- H. Muchtar Ali · b. 1957
- H. Muchtar Aziz
- Muchtar · b. 1969
- Muchtar · b. 1960
- Muchtar Achmad
FAQ about the name Muchtar
What is the meaning of Muchtar?
Muchtar means chosen, selected. An Indonesian spelling of Arabic mukhtār, meaning chosen or selected.
Is Muchtar a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Muchtar is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 79% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Muchtar?
Muchtar is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Muchtar in the Quran?
Muchtar does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Muchtar have?
Muchtar has 2 syllables (Much-tar) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Muchtar?
Muchtar ranks #29 among unisex names in our data sample (86 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Muchtar?
Other spellings: Mochtar, Mukhtar, Muhtar, Mohtar, Moechtar.
What full names go well with Muchtar?
Some ideas: Muchtar Akbar Fadillah; Habib Muchtar Khalil; Fawwaz Muchtar.
Famous people named Muchtar?
Notable people named Muchtar include Muchtar Pakpahan, Andi Muchtar Ali Yusuf, Muchtar Jahja.
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