Muslim boy name
Mukhtar
مختار
“Chosen”
چنا ہوا
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- In the Qur'an
- No
- Letter
- M
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
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Mahmudمحمود
Praised, commendable
Majidماجد
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Malikمالك
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Questions
What does Mukhtar mean?
Mukhtar (مختار) means "Chosen". It is an Arabic name for a boy.
What is the meaning of Mukhtar in Urdu?
In Urdu, Mukhtar means: چنا ہوا.
Is Mukhtar a Muslim name?
Yes. Mukhtar is used by Muslims around the world.
Is Mukhtar mentioned in the Qur'an?
Mukhtar is not mentioned in the Qur'an as a name, but its meaning is good, which is what matters in Islam.