Boy name
Murat name meaning
“desired thing; heartfelt wish”
Murat means a desired thing or heartfelt wish. It comes from Arabic murād, a passive form expressing what is wanted, and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. Its historical associations include Ottoman rulers named Murad; the spelling Murad preserves another form of the same source name.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Murat mean?
Desired thing; heartfelt wish
In Turkish: istenen şey; gönülden geçen dilek
Murat is also a Turkish word for a cherished wish or desired outcome. The expression muradına ermek describes attaining that wish. Historical Murad, borne by Ottoman sultans, is the same name; Dilek and Emel are related to it through meaning rather than shared origin.
How popular is Murat?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 51provinces
- Boys named Murat in Türkiye (2025)
- 527,648
Where is Murat in the top 30?
51 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Murat
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Why is Murat popular?
Murat offers a straightforward, two-syllable sound and a meaning connected to a heartfelt wish. Its absence from the top thirty throughout the supplied years provides no evidence of rising popularity.
Origin of the name Murat
Murat derives from Arabic murād, a passive participle meaning what is wanted or desired.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| In Turkic history and myth | Names of Turkic rulers |
| Is Murat in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | M · Mu |
Double names with Murat
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Murat Cenap
Meaning of each name
- Murat: desired thing; heartfelt wish
- Cenap: dignity, exalted standing, honour
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Barbaros Murat
Meaning of each name
- Barbaros: red beard; red-bearded
- Murat: desired thing; heartfelt wish
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Murat Hilmi
Meaning of each name
- Murat: desired thing; heartfelt wish
- Hilmi: relating to forbearance and gentleness
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Babür Murat
Meaning of each name
- Babür: tiger; powerful predatory animal
- Murat: desired thing; heartfelt wish
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Murat Nezihi
Meaning of each name
- Murat: desired thing; heartfelt wish
- Nezihi: associated with purity and refinement
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Necip Murat
Meaning of each name
- Necip: noble, distinguished, highborn
- Murat: desired thing; heartfelt wish
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Murat Efe, Murat Ali, Murat Han, Murat Ege.
How to pronounce Murat
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /muɾat/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | مراد |
Is Murat a boy’s name?
Yes, Murat is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Murat appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Murat
Names with related meanings
- Umut♂Hope, positive expectation for the future
- Yaşar♂Lives on
- Ümit♂Hope
- Umutcan♂A soul bringing hope
- Ersin♂May they attain
- Necati♂Associated with deliverance or salvation
- Dursun♂May the child remain and survive
- Murathan♂A name combining aspiration and rulership
- Derman♂Remedy, healing aid
- Durmuş♂Remained
- Arman♂Longing, aspiration and a desired ideal
- Recai♂Relating to hope or supplication
Famous people named Murat
- Murat Yakın · b. 1974
- Murat Boz · b. 1980
- Murat Yıldırım · b. 1979
- Murat Han · b. 1975
- Murat Karayılan · b. 1954
- Murat Ülker · b. 1959
- Murat Ünalmış · b. 1981
- Murat Duruer · b. 1988
- Murat Akça · b. 1990
- Murat Dalkılıç · b. 1983
- Murat Şahin · b. 1976
- Murat Bardakçı · b. 1955
FAQ about the name Murat
What is the meaning of Murat?
Murat means “desired thing; heartfelt wish”. Murat derives from Arabic murād, a passive participle meaning what is wanted or desired.
Is Murat a boy’s name?
Yes, Murat is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Murat in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Murat nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Murat?
Murat is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Murat have?
Murat has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Murat?
Murat appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of Murat?
Other spellings: Murad.
What names go well with Murat?
Some ideas: Murat Cenap; Barbaros Murat; Murat Hilmi.
Famous people named Murat?
Notable people named Murat include Murat Yakın, Murat Boz, Murat Yıldırım.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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