Murtaza (Afghan Persian: مُرتَضیٰ Murtazâ) or Morteza (Iranian Persian: مُرتِضیٰ Mortezâ) is a Persian male given name, ultimately derived from the Arabic Murtada (مُرْتَضَى Murtaḍā).

Murtaza
PronunciationPersian: [mor'tezɒː]
Arabic: [mur'tadˤaː]
GenderMale
Language(s)Persian, Arabic
Origin
Meaning'Attainer of the pleasure of God, The Chosen One'[1]
Other names
Alternative spellingMortaza, Murtazo (Tajik), Murtadha

Pronunciation varies with accent, from native Arabic speakers to speakers of European and Asian languages.

Honorific/regnal name

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First name

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Other similar names

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  • Murtala Muhammed (1938–1976), Nigerian Army general who was 4th Head of State of Nigeria.

Surname

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Murtaza - Islamic Name Meaning - Baby Names for Muslims".