The nameMourad
Mourad is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning "wish, goal". It was borne by several Ottoman sultans.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Mourad comes from the Arabic murad, "desire, goal, wish".
Origin
Arabic, very common in Turkish as Murat. It is also spelled Murad.
History
The name has been given in France for several decades, with a peak in the early 1980s.
Popularity of the name Mourad
Mourad in France
Mourad was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 2,920 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Mourad. Its rise began around 1961, and it peaked in 1982. Half of all babies named Mourad in France were born before 1982, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 28 births a year.
Mourad in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mourad mean?
Mourad comes from the Arabic murad, "desire, goal, wish".
What is the origin of the name Mourad?
Arabic, very common in Turkish as Murat. It is also spelled Murad.
Is Mourad a girl's or a boy's name?
Mourad is a boy's name.