Boy name
Muhtar name meaning
“chosen, selected”
Muhtar is a masculine name meaning “chosen” or “selected”, from Arabic mukhtār. It is an Indonesian spelling of the Arabic form expressing the idea of being chosen or designated as a choice. Muchtar, Mochtar, and Mukhtar are related spelling variants associated with the same source form.
What does Muhtar 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 Muhtar
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.
Muhtar in Islam and the Quran
Muhtar 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 Muhtar
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Muhtar, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Muhtar: chosen, selected
- Ilahi: divine; my God
- Kodri: relating to power or ability
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Meaning of each word
- Muhtar: chosen, selected
- Arkan: pillars, supporting foundations
- Hida: guidance; direction
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Muhtar Ikram
Meaning of each word
- Muhtar: chosen, selected
- Ikram: honoring, respectful treatment
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Meaning of each word
- Saddam: one who confronts opponents forcefully
- Muhtar: chosen, selected
- Agil: intelligent and capable of sound judgment
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Muhtar Taqwa
Meaning of each word
- Muhtar: chosen, selected
- Taqwa: God-consciousness and devotion
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Meaning of each word
- Muhtar: chosen, selected
- Ilahi: divine; my God
- Saepul: sword; a compound-name element
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How to pronounce Muhtar
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /muhtar/ |
| Arabic script | مختار |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦸꦃꦠꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮥᮂᮒᮁ |
Is Muhtar a boy’s name?
Yes, Muhtar is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Muhtar ranks #1,037 among boy names in our data sample (19 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 Muhtar
Famous people named Muhtar
- Muhtar · b. 1956
- Muhtar · b. 1963
- Muhtar · b. 1965
- Muhtar · b. 1965
- Muhtar Ali An Nadwi · b. 1961
- Muhtar H.N. · b. 1965
- Muhtar Imi · b. 1962
- Muhtar Kusuma · b. 1981
- Muhtar Lamo
- Muhtar Mochamad Solihin · b. 1989
- Muhtar Solihin · b. 1968
- Muhtar Sumaila · b. 1978
FAQ about the name Muhtar
What is the meaning of Muhtar?
Muhtar means chosen, selected. An Indonesian spelling of Arabic mukhtār, meaning chosen or selected.
Is Muhtar a boy’s name?
Yes, Muhtar is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Muhtar?
Muhtar is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Muhtar in the Quran?
Muhtar does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Muhtar have?
Muhtar has 2 syllables (Muh-tar) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Muhtar?
Muhtar ranks #1,037 among boy names in our data sample (19 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Muhtar?
Other spellings: Muchtar, Mochtar, Mukhtar, Mohtar, Moechtar.
What full names go well with Muhtar?
Some ideas: Muhtar Ilahi Kodri; Muhtar Arkan Hida; Muhtar Ikram.
Famous people named Muhtar?
Notable people named Muhtar include Muhtar, Muhtar, Muhtar.
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