Name meaning
Mukhtar
Chosen, selected; independent, free, and a person of free will.
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Name meaning and origin
The name Mukhtar is of Arabic origin and comes from the word "mukhtar" (mukhtar). The word derives from the root "ikhtiyar", "ikhtar" (to choose), and means "chosen", "select", as well as "independent", "free", "having one's own will". The name conveys the image of a person who is both chosen and self-determined, a free individual.
In many Turkic and Arabic countries, the word “muxtar” is also used to mean the head of a village or neighborhood, since such a person is usually chosen by election. In Azerbaijan, Mukhtar is chosen as a name that emphasizes a worthy, independent character. It does not appear directly in the Quran, but there is no prohibition against it from an Islamic standpoint.
Name details
- Gender
- Boy's name
- Origin
- Ərəb mənşəli
- Letter count
- 6
- Appears in the Quran
- No
- Pronunciation
- mux.ˈtar
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Mukhtar?
Mukhtar means chosen, select; independent, free, one who has their own will. It is of Arabic origin.Is the name Mukhtar mentioned in the Quran?
No, the name Mukhtar does not appear directly in the Quran, but from an Islamic standpoint there is no prohibition on it at all.Is Mukhtar a boy name or a girl name?
Mukhtar is a boy name.