Murad
Meaning of Murad
Originating from Arabic, the name Murad is associated with qualities such as strength and willpower. In Arabic, it is pronounced as moo-RAHD (/muːˈrɑːd/). A variation of this name is Murat. Over the years, the popularity of the name Murad has fluctuated in the United States. In recent times, it has been given to around 36 to 56 newborn boys each year, ranking between 2331 and 3231 in terms of popularity. This unique and meaningful name could be a wonderful choice for parents seeking a strong and distinctive name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as moo-RAHD (/muːˈrɑːd/)
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Notable People Named Murad
| Murad III, the sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1574 to 1595, oversaw battles with the Habsburgs and Safavids, expanded the empire's influence in Africa, and established relations with Elizabethan England, while also facing internal challenges of corruption and inflation. |
| Murad II was a two-time sultan of the Ottoman Empire, reigning from 1421 to 1444 and from 1446 to 1451. |
| Murad IV was the sultan of the Ottoman Empire known for restoring state authority and ruling with brutality from 1623 to 1640. |
| Ahod Balawag Ebrahim, also known as Al-hajj Murad Ebrahim, is a Moro Filipino politician and former rebel leader who is currently the first chief minister of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. |
| Murad I, the son of Orhan Gazi and Nilüfer Hatun, ruled as the sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1362 to 1389, succeeding his elder brother Süleyman Pasha. |
| Murad Mirza was a Mughal prince and the second surviving son of Mughal Emperor Akbar. |
| Murad Arif oghlu Shukur is a multi-talented Azerbaijani personality known for his work as a singer, composer, record producer, showman, and journalist, and has been described as a "Hitmaker" by the Azerbaijani press. |
| Syed Murad Ali Shah is a Pakistani politician and structural engineer who served as the 28th and 29th Chief Minister of Sindh province of Pakistan and as a member of the Sindh Assembly. |
| Murad Osmann is a Russian photographer known for his viral "Follow Me To" series, created with his wife Natalia Zakharova, and is considered a top travel influencer. |
| Murad Giray was a Khan of the Crimean Khanate during the reigns of his cousin Selim I Giray, and none of his descendants became Khans. |
| Murad Velshi is a former Ontario, Canada politician who served as a Liberal member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1987 to 1990, representing the riding of Don Mills in Toronto. |
| Murad Muhammad is an American boxing promoter and the owner of M & M Sports. |
| Murad Ismail Said is a Palestinian professional footballer known for his role as a defensive midfielder for Al-Wehdat and the Palestine national football team. |
| Murad Ramazanov is a male freestyle wrestler who represented the Republic of Macedonia at the 2008 Summer Olympics. |
| Murad Daudovich Zekokh is a Russian professional football coach and former player. |
