Boy name
Murad name meaning
“desired or intended”
Murad is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning desired or intended. Its source is murād, a word referring to something wished for or intended. By extension, the Arabic word also expresses an aim, connecting the name’s meaning with something that is sought or intended.
What does Murad mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Murad
From Arabic murād, meaning something desired or intended, and by extension an aim.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Murad in Islam and the Quran
Murad 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 Murad
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Murad, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Murad: desired or intended
- Tarmudji: associated with the city of Termez
- Iqbal: good fortune, success in life
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Meaning of each word
- Murad: desired or intended
- Hudzaifah: something shortened or reduced
- Rodja: hope
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Murad Hidayatul
Meaning of each word
- Murad: desired or intended
- Hidayatul: guidance, direction toward truth
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Meaning of each word
- Taqwa: God-consciousness and devotion
- Murad: desired or intended
- Qomari: lunar, relating to the moon
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Murad Hamsah
Meaning of each word
- Murad: desired or intended
- Hamsah: lion; firmness and strength
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Meaning of each word
- Murad: desired or intended
- Djubaedi: associated with Zubayd; essence or cream
- Habibi: my beloved, my dear
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How to pronounce Murad
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /murad/ |
| Arabic script | مراد |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦸꦫꦢ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮥᮛᮓ᮪ |
Is Murad a boy’s name?
Yes, Murad is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 82% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Murad ranks #1,586 among boy names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Murad
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Murad
- Murad Ismail · b. 1961
- Murad Aidit · b. 1927
- Murad U. Nasir · b. 1944
- A. Murad
- Murad Polisiri · b. 1984
FAQ about the name Murad
What is the meaning of Murad?
Murad means desired or intended. From Arabic murād, meaning something desired or intended, and by extension an aim.
Is Murad a boy’s name?
Yes, Murad is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 82% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Murad?
Murad is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Murad in the Quran?
Murad does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Murad have?
Murad has 2 syllables (Mu-rad) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Murad?
Murad ranks #1,586 among boy names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Murad?
Some ideas: Murad Tarmudji Iqbal; Murad Hudzaifah Rodja; Murad Hidayatul.
Famous people named Murad?
Notable people named Murad include Murad Ismail, Murad Aidit, Murad U. Nasir.
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