Boy name
Murtuza name meaning
“approved of; one who is pleasing”
Murtuza means “approved of” or “one who is pleasing.” It is a form of Arabic Murtaḍā and is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. Murtaza is a related Turkish form. The epithet Murtaza, associated with Ali in historical and literary texts, provides a concrete cultural connection.
What does Murtuza mean?
Approved of; one who is pleasing
In Turkish: beğenilen, kendisinden hoşnut olunan
Murtuza is a variant of the name also written Murtaza in Turkish. Its prominent Islamic association comes from al-Murtada, an epithet of Ali. The meaning centers on approval or being found pleasing, and the name shares its Arabic root family with Rıza and Reza.
Origin of the name Murtuza
Murtuza is a variant of Arabic Murtaḍā. The name derives from a verb expressing approval, acceptance or being pleased with someone.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Murtuza
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /muɾtuza/ |
| Arabic | مرتضى |
Is Murtuza a boy’s name?
Yes, Murtuza is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Murtuza does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Murtuza
What is the meaning of Murtuza?
Murtuza means “approved of; one who is pleasing”. Murtuza is a variant of Arabic Murtaḍā. The name derives from a verb expressing approval, acceptance or being pleased with someone.
Is Murtuza a boy’s name?
Yes, Murtuza is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Murtuza in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Murtuza nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Murtuza?
Murtuza is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Murtuza have?
Murtuza has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Murtuza?
Murtuza does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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