Mourad

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Mourad Pronunciation

Mourad is pronounced moo-RAHD /muˈrɑd/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic murad, 'desired, wished-for; an aspiration, a goal achieved'Medium

In 30 seconds: The wished-for one: Mourad is Arabic for 'desired; an aspiration fulfilled'. Warm, hopeful, and strong.

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Origin HighArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic murad, 'desired, wished-for; an aspiration, a goal achieved'

U.S. rank (2024)#4503 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births23 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 238

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Mourad comes from Arabic murad, 'desired, wished-for; an aspiration, a goal'. Borne by Ottoman sultans (Murad), it's a warm, hopeful name across the Arab world and North Africa.

In the U.S. it appears in Arab and North African families. Rare, desired at the root, and hopeful.

Did you know? Mourad (Murad) means 'desired, wished-for' — and 'an aspiration, a goal achieved' — in Arabic; borne by Ottoman sultans, it's warm and hopeful.

Overall data confidence 80%

Arabic references — murad — etymology

Variations

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Mourad?

Mourad is pronounced moo-RAHD (/muˈrɑd/). Press play above to hear Mourad said aloud.

How do you say Mourad?

Mourad is said moo-RAHD (/muˈrɑd/). Press play above to hear Mourad said aloud.

What does the name Mourad mean?

Mourad is Arabic for 'desired, wished-for; an aspiration'.

Is Mourad a boy or girl name?

Mourad is a boy's name.

How popular is Mourad?

Mourad is a rare name in the U.S.