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.

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Origin: Arabic

مُرْتَضَى

Murtaza

Transliteration: Murtaḍā • Pronounced: (Mur-ta-zaa)

Name Meaning

"The Approved One, Well-pleased, Chosen"

Prominent Regional Familiarity:

South AsiaMiddle East / GulfSoutheast AsiaTürkiyeWestern Communities

Naming Tradition:

South Asian Muslim NamesArabic/Gulf Muslim NamesTurkish Muslim NamesSoutheast Asian Muslim NamesWestern Muslim Names

Associated Countries & Lineage:

IndiaPakistanBangladeshSaudi ArabiaUAEKuwaitQatarOmanBahrainIndonesiaMalaysiaTürkiyeUKUSACanadaAustralia

The revered title of Mawla Ali ibn Abi Talib (كَرَّمَ ٱللَّٰهُ وَجْهَهُ / רَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ), Lion of Allah.

Primary Quranic / Hadith Source: Islamic Tradition

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