Murad means “aim, wish, will, plan”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and also used in Azerbaijani.
- Murad is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur and Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Murad mean?
مەقسەت، ئارزۇ، ئىرادە، پىلانLiteral meaning
Murad (مۇراد) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “aim, wish, will, plan” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Murad in Uyghur and Azerbaijani
What does Murad mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written مۇراد, Murad (ULY transliteration), Murat and مۇرات. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “aim, wish, will, plan” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
What does Murad mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Murad. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “aim, wish, will, plan” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Murad come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Murad?
Murad is used as a given name in Uyghur and Azerbaijani. 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.
Murad across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | مۇرادArabic script MuratLatin, variant مۇراتArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “aim, wish, will, plan” | Documented[1] |
| Azerbaijani | MuradLatin | Boy | same as above: “aim, wish, will, plan” | 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 Murad
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.
Sibling names for Murad
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 Murad rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- Bedi'uljamalGirl“beauty of beauties”same language (uyghur)
- SadillaBoy“God's fortunate one”same language (uyghur)
- DilkeshGirl“heart-attracting, giving peace to the heart”same language (uyghur)
- HeymaGirl“loving, faithful”same language (uyghur)
- XelicheGirl“choqur; flower, blossom”same language (uyghur)
- HörsimaGirl“like a houri, beautiful as a houri”same language (uyghur)
- DilsiymaGirl“one who leaves a mark on the heart”same language (uyghur)
- GashimBoy“one who breaks bread into crumbs”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Murad
What does the name Murad mean?
Murad means “aim, wish, will, plan”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and also used in Azerbaijani.
Is Murad a girl's or a boy's name?
Murad is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Uyghur: boys; Azerbaijani: boys.
Where does Murad come from?
Murad is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Murad?
Murad is recorded for Uyghur and Azerbaijani. 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 Murad spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: مۇراد (Arabic script), Murat (Latin), مۇرات (Arabic script), Murad (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Murad have?
Murad has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: مەقسەت، ئارزۇ، ئىرادە، پىلان; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
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