What origin is the name Mukhtar?

Mukhtar comes from arabic naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Mukhtar a popular name?

Mukhtar is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Mukhtar?

Names from the same arabic tradition pair naturally with Mukhtar — for example Layla, Aaliyah, Leila. You can browse more on our arabic names page.

Mukhtar

Q: Is Mukhtar a rare name?

Yes. Mukhtar does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Mukhtar

Mukhtar

Boy

arabic

2 syllables

Mukhtar is an arabic boy's name meaning "Derived from Arabic, this name means chosen or selected. It implies a person who is authorized or specially picked.".

Mukhtar is a boy name of arabic origin meaning "Derived from Arabic, this name means chosen or selected. It implies a person who is authorized or specially picked.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: arabic
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Derived from Arabic, this name means chosen or selected. It implies a person who is authorized or specially picked.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Mukhtar

Very rare in US records

What does Mukhtar mean?

Mukhtar is a boy name of arabic origin meaning "Derived from Arabic, this name means chosen or selected. It implies a person who is authorized or specially picked.".