Muslim boy name

Murtaza

مرتضى

“Chosen, approved; a title of Ali”

پسندیدہ

Prophet's family

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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Questions

What does Murtaza mean?

Murtaza (مرتضى) means "Chosen, approved; a title of Ali". It is an Arabic name for a boy.

What is the meaning of Murtaza in Urdu?

In Urdu, Murtaza means: پسندیدہ.

Is Murtaza a Muslim name?

Yes. Murtaza is used by Muslims around the world.

Is Murtaza mentioned in the Qur'an?

Murtaza is not mentioned in the Qur'an as a name, but its meaning is good, which is what matters in Islam.