Murtadha

Murtadha or Murtada (Arabic: مرتضى, romanized: Murtaḍā, lit.'the One pleasing to God') or Murtaza, also spelled Mortaza or Morteza. (Persian: مرتضى) is a common Muslim name of Arabic origin.[2] Pronunciation varies with accent, from native Arabic speakers to speakers of European and Asian languages.

Murtadha
PronunciationArabic: [mur'tadˤaː]
Persian: [mor'tezɒː]
GenderMale
Language(s)Arabic
Origin
Meaning'Attainer of the pleasure of God'[1]
Other names
Alternative spellingmourtada, Murtada, Mortada, Murtaza, Mortaza, Murtuza,

The name is most commonly known as an epithet of Ali ibn Abi Talib, the son-in-law of Islamic prophet Muhammad.

Due to their rhyming nature, Murtadha is often confused with Mustafa which means "The Chosen One", an epithet of Muhammad.[3]

Honorific/regnal name

Given name

Other similar names

  • Murtaza Bhutto (1954-1996), Pakistani Member of the Sindh Provincial Assembly and left-wing politician
  • Murtala Muhammed (1938–1976) Nigerian Army general who was 4th Head of State of Nigeria.

Surname

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