What origin is the name Murat?

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

What are good sister names for Murat?

Names from the same turkish tradition pair naturally with Murat — for example Meral, Alara, Selen. You can browse more on our turkish names page.

Murat

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Murat

Murat

Boy

Turkish

2 syllables

Murat is a Turkish boy's name meaning "Desired or wished for".

With Turkish roots, Murat is a boy name that means "Desired or wished for". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Turkish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Desired or wished for

Popularity

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Quick answers about Murat

What does Murat mean?

Murat is a boy name of Turkish origin meaning "Desired or wished for".

How popular is Murat?

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Sister names that go with Murat

Meral Alara Selen Nur Hatice Funda

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Name numerology

8is the Chaldean number for Murat.

Number 8 is linked with ambition, strength and determination.

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Names with a similar meaning to Murat

Murat means "Desired or wished for" — these names share that spirit.

Ava — "Ava is of uncertain origin. It may come from the Germanic avi, possibly 'desired', or be linked to Eve, meaning 'life'." (Latin)
Evelyn — "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'." (English)