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Murat

MOO-rat

Popularity

#10541

stable

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Turkish

Total Births

361

Peak Year

#17 in 2014

First Recorded

1966

Style

Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A masculine name of Turkish and Persian origin, meaning 'desired', 'wished for', or 'bright'.

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MurMuri

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Murat I

    Ottoman Sultan who significantly expanded the empire's territory.

  • Murat Boz

    Turkish pop singer, dancer, and actor.

Nicknames

MurMuri

Spelling Variations

MuratMorat

Similar Names

MehmetAliEmirRami

Personality Traits

AmbitiousDesiredLoyalResilient

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