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Murtaza
Pronounced mur-TAH-zah /mΚrΛtΙ.zΙ/Medium
Meaning: From Arabic Murtada, 'the chosen one; one who is approved, accepted, well-pleasing (to God)' (a title of Ali)Medium
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History & Origin
Murtaza comes from Arabic Murtada, 'the chosen one; one who is approved, accepted, and well-pleasing (to God)' β a revered title of Ali ibn Abi Talib (Ali al-Murtada), the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad. A devout, dignified name across the South Asian and Shia Muslim world (cricketer Murtaza; said 'mur-TAH-zah').
In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, the-chosen-one at the root, and dignified.
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What does the name Murtaza mean?
Murtaza is Arabic for 'the chosen one; one who is approved, well-pleasing (to God)' β a title of Imam Ali.
How do you pronounce Murtaza?
It's said mur-TAH-zah /mΚrΛtΙ.zΙ/ β three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Murtaza a boy or girl name?
Murtaza is a boy's name.
How popular is Murtaza?
Murtaza is a rare name in the U.S.