Mukhtar means “chosen”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Tatar and Bashkir.
- Mukhtar is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Tatar and Bashkir.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Mukhtar mean?
Literal meaning
Mukhtar is a boy's name used in Bashkir, Kazakh, Kyrgyz and Tatar. It means “chosen”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Mukhtar in Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Tatar and Bashkir
What does Mukhtar mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Мұхтар and Mukhtar (common romanization). No separate Kazakh gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “chosen” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Mukhtar mean in Kyrgyz?
In Kyrgyz the name is written Мухтар and Mukhtar (common romanization). No separate Kyrgyz gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “chosen” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Mukhtar mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Мохтар and Mukhtar (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “chosen” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Mukhtar mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Mukhtar (common romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “chosen” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Mukhtar come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Mukhtar?
Mukhtar is used as a given name in Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Tatar and Bashkir. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Mukhtar across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakh | МұхтарCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “chosen” | Editorial |
| Kyrgyz | МухтарCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “chosen” | Editorial |
| Tatar | МохтарCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “chosen” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | MukhtarLatin, romanized | Boy | same as above: “chosen” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Mukhtar
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Мұхтар | Kazakh | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Mukhtar | Kazakh | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Мухтар | Kyrgyz | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Mukhtar | Kyrgyz | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Мохтар | Tatar | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Mukhtar | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Mukhtar | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Sibling names for Mukhtar
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Mukhtar rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BuldeGirl“expensive silk outfit”same language (kazakh)
- AltynbekBoy“gold + bey, beg, bek, master”same language (kazakh, kyrgyz)
- AidanaGirl“moon + wise”same language (kazakh, kyrgyz)
- IrekBoy“freedom”same language (tatar, bashkir)
- AbdiBoy“servant (of God)”same language (kazakh)
- GulbikaGirl“flower lady”same language (tatar, bashkir)
- BalbikeGirl“honey lady”same language (kazakh)
- BatyrbekBoy“hero lord”same language (kazakh)
Common questions about Mukhtar
What does the name Mukhtar mean?
Mukhtar means “chosen”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Tatar and Bashkir.
Is Mukhtar a girl's or a boy's name?
Mukhtar is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Kazakh: boys; Kyrgyz: boys; Tatar: boys; Bashkir: boys.
Where does Mukhtar come from?
Mukhtar is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Mukhtar?
Mukhtar is recorded for Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Tatar and Bashkir. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Mukhtar spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Мұхтар (Cyrillic), Мухтар (Cyrillic), Мохтар (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Mukhtar have?
Mukhtar has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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