The nameMurat
Murat is a Turkish boy's name, given in France mostly in the 1980s and 1990s.
- Boy's name
- Turkish
Meaning
It comes from the Arabic murad, "desire, wish".
Origin
Turkish, through Arabic. Several Ottoman sultans bore the name.
History
Found in France since the early 1970s, Murat peaked in the early 1980s, mostly in families of Turkish origin. It is less common today.
Popularity of the name Murat
Murat in France
2330thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1983peak year (80 births)
2,075babies named Murat in France since 1900
Murat was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 660 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Murat. Its rise began around 1973, and it peaked in 1983. Half of all babies named Murat in France were born before 1990.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Murat mean?
It comes from the Arabic murad, "desire, wish".
What is the origin of the name Murat?
Turkish, through Arabic. Several Ottoman sultans bore the name.
Is Murat a girl's or a boy's name?
Murat is a boy's name.