Mukhtar

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Meaning

Chosen

Origin

Arabic

Global Spellings

Arabic مختار
Urdu مختار
Persian مختار
Turkish Muhtar
Bengali মুখতার
Pashto مختار

Alternate Spellings

The name Mukhtar is a classic masculine title rooted in Arabic tradition. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Chosen', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Arabic regions, Mukhtar has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Mukhtar comes from the Arabic root kh-y-r, meaning “to choose.” It is translated as “chosen.”