SALAH LiveThe Approved One, Well-pleased, Chosen
The revered title of Mawla Ali ibn Abi Talib (كَرَّمَ ٱللَّٰهُ وَجْهَهُ / רَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ), Lion of Allah.
Themes: brave, strength, success
- Origin:
- Arabic
- Transliteration:
- Murtaḍā • Pronounced: (Mur-ta-zaa)
- Prominent Regional Familiarity
- South Asia, Middle East / Gulf, Southeast Asia, Türkiye, Western Communities
- Naming Tradition
- South Asian Muslim Names,Arabic/Gulf Muslim Names,Turkish Muslim Names,Southeast Asian Muslim Names,Western Muslim Names
- Associated Countries & Lineage
- India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Indonesia, Malaysia, Türkiye, UK, USA, Canada, Australia
- Primary Quranic / Hadith Source
- Islamic Tradition
- Authenticated Scholarly Sources
- Fatawa Razawiyyah, Vol. 24 · Khasa'is Ali
Similar & Related Islamic Names
- عَادِل
Aadil
Just, Upright, Fair, Righteous Ruler - آَفْتَاب
Aaftab
Sun, Bright light, Radiance of guidance - آمِنَة
Aaminah
Peaceful, Secure, Mother of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ - عَامِر
Aamir
Prosperous, Populated, Full of Life, Companion of Prophet ﷺ
What is the meaning of the Islamic name Murtaza (مُرْتَضَى)?
The Islamic name Murtaza (مُرْتَضَى) means "The Approved One, Well-pleased, Chosen". It is of Arabic origin and is suitable for a Muslim boy.
What is the Islamic significance of the name Murtaza?
The revered title of Mawla Ali ibn Abi Talib (كَرَّمَ ٱللَّٰهُ وَجْهَهُ / רَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ), Lion of Allah.