Murtaza
Meaning of Murtaza
The name Murtaza is a male given name of Arabic origin, pronounced as mur-TAH-zah. It carries significant cultural and historical weight, often associated with nobility and revered figures in Islamic history. The name means "the chosen one" or "the selected," reflecting qualities of distinction and honor. A notable variant of this name is Murtadha. In the United States, the popularity of Murtaza has fluctuated over the years, with its highest occurrence in recent times being 26 newborns named Murtaza in 2023, ranking at 4090. This unique and meaningful name continues to be cherished by many families for its rich heritage and profound significance.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as mur-TAH-zah (/mɒrˈtɑzə/)
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Notable People Named Murtaza
| Ghulam Murtaza Bhutto was a Pakistani politician and leader of al-Zulfiqar, a left-wing militant organization, and the son of former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. |
| Nawab Murtaza Ali Khan Bahadur, MBE was the Nawab of Rampur from 1966 until his passing in 1982, following in the footsteps of his father, Nawab Raza Ali Khan Bahadur. |
| Murtaza Razvi was a senior Pakistani journalist with Dawn, Karachi. |
| Murtaza Trunkwala is an Indian cricketer who debuted for Maharashtra in the 2016–17 Ranji Trophy and the 2017–18 Vijay Hazare Trophy. |
