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Murad

Name Origin

Murad is an Arabic masculine given name meaning 'desired' or 'wished for.'

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Famous People

Murad I (1326-1389)

Sultan of the Ottoman Empire

  • Founded the Ottoman navy
  • Conquered much of the Balkans

Murad II (1404-1451)

Sultan of the Ottoman Empire

  • Defeated the Crusaders at the Battle of Varna
  • Expanded the Ottoman Empire into Anatolia

Murad III (1546-1595)

Sultan of the Ottoman Empire

  • Longest-reigning Sultan of the Ottoman Empire in the 16th century

Murad IV (1612-1640)

Sultan of the Ottoman Empire

  • Revived the Ottoman military after a period of decline
  • Suppressed rebellions and strengthened central authority

Murad V (1840-1904)

Sultan of the Ottoman Empire

    Murad bin Mohammed Al Nahyan (1978-)

    Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi

    • Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces
    • Played a key role in modernizing Abu Dhabi's economy

    Similar Names

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    Sibling Names

    Layla

    Both Murad and Layla are of Arabic origin and have a beautiful, melodic sound that complements each other.

    Aisha

    Aisha is another popular Arabic name with a strong and elegant feel, creating a harmonious sibling pairing with Murad.

    Karim

    Sharing Arabic roots and a similar style, Karim provides a masculine counterpart to Murad, suggesting a close bond between siblings.