Mujtaba
MOOJ-tah-bah
Mujtaba is a boy’s name of Arabic origin, meaning “The chosen one, the elect. It is another honorific title used for Ali ibn Abi Talib, signifying someone chosen by God.”. It currently ranks #8104 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2017.
What Mujtaba Means
“The chosen one, the elect. It is another honorific title used for Ali ibn Abi Talib, signifying someone chosen by God.”
The Story of Mujtaba
Imagine a name whispered by history itself, signifying a singular, divinely favored path.
Mujtaba is a name of Arabic origin, meaning 'the chosen one' or 'the elect.' It carries historical weight, famously used as an honorific title for Ali ibn Abi Talib, a revered figure in Islamic tradition. This appellation marks someone set apart by divine selection.
When you picture your son, do you see someone blessed with a particular destiny, someone marked for greatness? This name suggests a child who will move through life with an air of predestined grace, touching others with a quiet influence.
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#23 in 2017
Total Births
379
First Recorded
1987
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