Boy
Murat
Murat is a long-established Turkish boys’ name meaning wish or desire, with roots in Arabic.
Meaning
Murat expresses a wish or something deeply wanted. Its meaning centres on desire, whether for a particular hope or an outcome someone longs for.
Origin
The name comes into Turkish from the Arabic word murad, meaning wish or desire. It was widely used during the Ottoman period.
In recent years
A long-standing classic, Murat ranks 83rd on the latest official list, with a best-ever position of third and 45 top-hundred appearances overall. It has featured on all five most recent lists, though its ranking has eased slightly lately.
How does it look on a plaque?
On a Meşgalem wooden name plaque, Murat paired with a birth date makes a simple, warm keepsake for a nursery.
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