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Murtaza (مُرْتَضَى) is an Iranian and Persian variant of the Arabic name Murtada. In German translation, the name means 'the chosen one' or, in a religious context, 'the one who is pleasing to God'.
What does the name Murtaza mean?
The first name Murtaza (مُرْتَضَى) is an Iranian and Persian variant of the Arabic Murtada. Translated into English, it means 'the chosen one' or, in a religious context, 'the one who is pleasing to God'. The root of the name lies in the Arabic term Murtadhā (مرتضى), which means 'chosen' or 'approved by God'. Other forms include Murtaz, Mortaza, and Morteza.
Where does the name Murtaza come from?
The name Murtaza has Arabic roots and carries the meaning 'the chosen one'. The Arabic
How do you pronounce Murtaza?
Mur-ta-za
Popularity
In Germany, Murtaza is a common name. In 2022, it ranked 2,983rd among the most given male first names. Its best ranking was in 2015, reaching 2,705th place. In the last ten years, Murtaza has been chosen as a first name about 50 times, placing it 3,586th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it holds the 4,300th position.
Nicknames & pet names
Murti
Famous people
- Murtaza Birlas (Pakistani writer)
- Murtaza Hussain (cricketer)
- Murtaza Jafri (artist from Pakistan)
- Murtaza Pashaei (Iranian singer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Murtaza
What is the origin of the name Murtaza?
Murtaza has Arabic roots and is primarily used in Iranian, Persian, and Urdu-speaking cultures.
What does the name Murtaza mean?
The name Murtaza means 'the chosen one' and is associated with the Arabic term Murtadhā, which means 'chosen' or 'approved by God'.
How popular is the name Murtaza?
The popularity of the name Murtaza varies by region, but it is widespread in many countries with a Muslim population.