The nameMorad
Morad is a spelling of Mourad, a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning "desired". In France it was mostly given in the 1970s and 1980s.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Morad comes from the Arabic murad, "wish, aim, what is desired".
Origin
Arabic. It is also spelled Mourad or Murad.
History
Morad appeared in the mid 1950s and peaked around 1980.
Popularity of the name Morad
Morad in France
3992ndmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1981peak year (160 births)
3,160babies named Morad in France since 1900
Morad was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 1,095 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Morad. Its rise began around 1963, and it peaked in 1981. Half of all babies named Morad in France were born before 1981, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Morad mean?
Morad comes from the Arabic murad, "wish, aim, what is desired".
What is the origin of the name Morad?
Arabic. It is also spelled Mourad or Murad.
Is Morad a girl's or a boy's name?
Morad is a boy's name.