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Murat

♂ Boy

Pronounced moo-RAHT /muˈrɑːt/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic murad ('wish; desire; that which is longed for'), widely used in Turkish as Murat — a strong, historic name borne by several Ottoman sultans. It reads as 'the wished-for one.'Medium

In 30 seconds: A strong Turkish name: Murat means 'wish; desire; the wished-for one' (said 'moo-RAHT'). Historic and warm.
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Origin MediumTurkish, Arabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic murad ('wish; desire; that which is longed for'), widely used in Turkish as Murat — a strong, historic name borne by several Ottoman sultans. It reads as 'the wished-for one.'
U.S. rank (2025)#9438 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 369

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419662025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Murat is the Turkish form of the Arabic murad, 'wish; desire; the longed-for,' and a name of several Ottoman sultans. It carries deep Turkish history with a warm, hopeful meaning — rare in the U.S. (said 'moo-RAHT').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Turkish families. Rare, historic, and strong.

Did you know? Murat comes from the Arabic for 'wish; that which is longed for' and was borne by several Ottoman sultans — a strong, historic name that reads as 'the wished-for one' (said 'moo-RAHT').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Murat — Turkish/Arabic 'wish; desire'; Ottoman sultans

Variations

MuradMouradMurath

Nicknames

MuraRat

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Murat mean?

Murat is Turkish (from Arabic murad) for 'wish; desire; the wished-for one.'

How do you pronounce Murat?

It's said moo-RAHT /muˈrɑːt/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Murat a boy or girl name?

Murat is a boy's name.

How popular is Murat?

Murat is a rare name in the U.S., more familiar in Turkey.

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