Murat
Meaning of Murat
Murat is a male name of Turkish origin. It is pronounced as "moo-RAHT" (/muˈrat/). The name Murat has variations, with one of the most common being Murad. In terms of popularity in the United States, the name Murat has had varying levels of occurrence over the years. In recent years, it has ranked around 6000-9000 in terms of popularity. The name Murat carries a rich cultural association with Turkish heritage, making it an interesting and unique choice for parents looking for a distinctive name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Turkish
- Pronunced as moo-RAHT (/muˈrat/)
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Notable People Named Murat
| Murat Kurnaz is a Turkish citizen and legal resident of Germany who was wrongfully detained and tortured by the United States at military bases in Afghanistan and Guantanamo Bay. |
| Murat Köprülü is a Turkish American investment professional, philanthropist, and the Chairman of the American Turkish Society. |
| Murat Reis the Elder was a renowned Ottoman privateer and admiral, known for his significant contributions to the Ottoman Navy and his reputation as a prominent Barbary corsair. |
| Murat Yıldırım is a well-known Turkish actor. |
| Murat Karayılan, also known as Cemal, was a co-founder of the PKK and later became the acting leader of the organization. |
| Murat Saygıner is a Turkish self-taught photographer, digital artist, filmmaker, and composer. |
| Murat Ceylan is a Turkish footballer known for playing as a defensive midfielder for the amateur team Adana Sümer 01. |
| Murat Erdoğan is a Turkish footballer of English descent who currently operates ME10 Football, a professional football management and consultancy firm in Istanbul. |
| Murat Yıldırım is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for TFF First League club Çorum and is the owner of the club. |
| Murat Sözgelmez is a retired Turkish professional footballer known for his career as a center back. |
| Murat Kaya is a German comics author. |
| Murat Kaya is a former Turkish professional basketball player and current head coach for Petkim Spor. |
