Murad
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Popularity
#2975
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Arabic
Total Births
1,087
Peak Year
#56 in 2016
First Recorded
1971
Style
Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A male name of Arabic origin meaning 'desire', 'wish', or 'aspiration'. It is a common name in many Muslim cultures.
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Famous Namesakes
Murad I
Ottoman Sultan known for his military campaigns.
Murad IV
Ottoman Sultan known for his strict rule.
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