The nameMokhtar
Mokhtar is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
From the Arabic mukhtar, "the chosen one".
Origin
Arabic.
History
In France it has been given since the late 1940s, most often in the 1970s and 1980s.
Popularity of the name Mokhtar
Mokhtar in France
2336thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1983peak year (25 births)
780babies named Mokhtar in France since 1900
Mokhtar was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 165 births over the decade, 21% of all recorded babies named Mokhtar. Its rise began around 1949, and it peaked in 1983. Half of all babies named Mokhtar in France were born before 1988, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Mokhtar in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mokhtar mean?
From the Arabic mukhtar, "the chosen one".
What is the origin of the name Mokhtar?
Arabic.
Is Mokhtar a girl's or a boy's name?
Mokhtar is a boy's name.