Boy name
Mukhtar name meaning
“chosen, selected”
Mukhtar is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning chosen or selected. It is an Indonesian spelling of mukhtār, a form expressing the meaning of being chosen or designated as a choice. Other spelling variants of the name include Muchtar, Mochtar, and Muhtar.
What does Mukhtar 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 Mukhtar
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.
Mukhtar in Islam and the Quran
Mukhtar 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 Mukhtar
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Mukhtar, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Mukhtar as a first name
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Mukhtar Shofa
Interpretation
May this chosen person have a clear and pure heart.Meaning of each word
- Mukhtar: chosen, selected
- Shofa: clarity, purity of heart
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Mukhtar Daffa
Interpretation
May this chosen person become a defender who wards off danger.Meaning of each word
- Mukhtar: chosen, selected
- Daffa: defender, repeller of harm
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Interpretation
May this chosen person have sincere intentions and a willing heart.Meaning of each word
- Mukhtar: chosen, selected
- Ikhlas: sincerity of heart, purity of intention
- Rezha: willing acceptance or contentment
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Interpretation
May this chosen person become an opener who always does good.Meaning of each word
- Mukhtar: chosen, selected
- Fatih: opener, conqueror
- Abror: the righteous and virtuous
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Mukhtar Fitrianto
Interpretation
May this chosen person grow with a natural disposition within.Meaning of each word
- Mukhtar: chosen, selected
- Fitrianto: natural, innate
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Interpretation
A picture of a beloved chosen person arriving as a knocker.Meaning of each word
- Mukhtar: chosen, selected
- Habibi: my beloved, my dear
- Thariq: one who knocks; nighttime visitor
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Interpretation
May this chosen person become a guardian who achieves victory.Meaning of each word
- Mukhtar: chosen, selected
- Havid: guardian; preserver
- Fathor: opening, victory
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Mukhtar Ilman
Interpretation
May this chosen person hold learning and knowledge within himself.Meaning of each word
- Mukhtar: chosen, selected
- Ilman: knowledge, learning
Mukhtar as a middle name
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Interpretation
May this chosen person grow faithful with provisions sufficient for life.Meaning of each word
- Wafi: faithful; keeping promises
- Mukhtar: chosen, selected
- Rezky: sustenance, provision for life
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Interpretation
A picture of a beloved chosen person as a gift for life.Meaning of each word
- Riski: sustenance, provision for life
- Mukhtar: chosen, selected
- Habibi: my beloved, my dear
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Interpretation
May this chosen person grow increasingly calm and dignified within.Meaning of each word
- Wakur: composed and dignified
- Mukhtar: chosen, selected
- Zaid: increase, growth in amount
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Interpretation
May this chosen person remember the help leading him toward success.Meaning of each word
- Taufiqur: assistance toward success
- Mukhtar: chosen, selected
- Zikri: remembrance or recalling
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Interpretation
A chosen person with natural disposition, symbolized by the first Arabic letter.Meaning of each word
- Fitrah: innate disposition, original nature
- Mukhtar: chosen, selected
- Alief: first letter of the Arabic alphabet
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Interpretation
May this chosen person, mighty as a lion, receive help toward success.Meaning of each word
- Usamah: mighty lion
- Mukhtar: chosen, selected
- Taufiqur: assistance toward success
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Interpretation
May this chosen person achieve victory with wisdom and wise counsel.Meaning of each word
- Hikam: wisdom and wise sayings
- Mukhtar: chosen, selected
- Dhofir: one who achieves victory
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Interpretation
A picture of an increasingly pure chosen person, like a fragrant plant.Meaning of each word
- Raihan: a fragrant aromatic plant
- Mukhtar: chosen, selected
- Azka: purer, more virtuous
Mukhtar as a last name
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Habibi Mukhtar
Interpretation
May this chosen person become someone who is always dearly loved.Meaning of each word
- Habibi: my beloved, my dear
- Mukhtar: chosen, selected
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Reza Mukhtar
Interpretation
May this chosen person have willingness and contentment in his heart.Meaning of each word
- Reza: contentment, willing acceptance
- Mukhtar: chosen, selected
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Fawwaz Mukhtar
Interpretation
May this chosen person win often and achieve much success.Meaning of each word
- Fawwaz: highly successful, often victorious
- Mukhtar: chosen, selected
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Interpretation
May this chosen person be hopeful and enjoy greater good fortune.Meaning of each word
- Ahza: more fortunate
- Raji: one who hopes
- Mukhtar: chosen, selected
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Rizky Mukhtar
Interpretation
May this chosen person receive provisions to sustain his life.Meaning of each word
- Rizky: sustenance, provision
- Mukhtar: chosen, selected
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Interpretation
May this chosen person be virtuous, outstanding, and high in standing.Meaning of each word
- Fadel: excellent, virtuous
- Rafi: high-ranking, exalted
- Mukhtar: chosen, selected
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Hamam Mukhtar
Interpretation
May this chosen person have strong determination and abundant enthusiasm.Meaning of each word
- Hamam: resolute, energetic
- Mukhtar: chosen, selected
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Zaid Mukhtar
Interpretation
May this chosen person experience increase in all that he possesses.Meaning of each word
- Zaid: increase, growth in amount
- Mukhtar: chosen, selected
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How to pronounce Mukhtar
| Syllables | 2 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /muxtar/ |
| Arabic script | مختار |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦸꦏ꦳꧀ꦠꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮥᮮ᮪ᮒᮁ |
Is Mukhtar a boy’s name?
Yes, Mukhtar is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Mukhtar ranks #433 among boy names in our data sample (48 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 Mukhtar
Famous people named Mukhtar
- Mukhtar Angku Lakuang · b. 1913
- Mukhtar Latif
- Mukhtar Tompo
- Mukhtar Zamzami
- Andi S. Mukhtar · b. 1981
- H.T. Mukhtar Anshari Z.A.
- Mukhtar · b. 1959
- Mukhtar · b. 1968
- Mukhtar · b. 1961
- Mukhtar · b. 1963
- Mukhtar · b. 1979
- Mukhtar · b. 1962
FAQ about the name Mukhtar
What is the meaning of Mukhtar?
Mukhtar means chosen, selected. An Indonesian spelling of Arabic mukhtār, meaning chosen or selected.
Is Mukhtar a boy’s name?
Yes, Mukhtar is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Mukhtar?
Mukhtar is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Mukhtar in the Quran?
Mukhtar does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Mukhtar have?
Mukhtar has 2 syllables (Mukh-tar) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Mukhtar?
Mukhtar ranks #433 among boy names in our data sample (48 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Mukhtar?
Other spellings: Muchtar, Mochtar, Muhtar, Mohtar, Moechtar.
What full names go well with Mukhtar?
Some ideas: Mukhtar Shofa; Wafi Mukhtar Rezky; Habibi Mukhtar.
Famous people named Mukhtar?
Notable people named Mukhtar include Mukhtar Angku Lakuang, Mukhtar Latif, Mukhtar Tompo.
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