Origin
Turkish (Anatolian)
Syllables
2
Zodiac
Capricorn
Trend
Declining
At a glance
Murat is a name often given to boys. Ranked #10541 and is easing off the charts this year. It comes from a Turkish (Anatolian) origin and traditionally means "Desired wish or heartfelt ambition realized". It has 2 syllables.
The Story of Murat
Murat stems from Turkish linguistic traditions where it denotes fulfilled desires and noble goals. It holds cultural weight in Ottoman history and modern Turkey as a symbol of perseverance. Today it suits boys with ambitious, grounded personalities who inspire others through quiet resolve and integrity.
Popularity
Currently ranked #10541 on the Baby Billboard Charts. Peak rank: #10541. Changed -1078 positions from last year.
Numerology Profile
Driven toward success and power.
Seeks inner wisdom and truth.
Builds stable foundations reliably.
Serves humanity with compassion.
Zodiac & Astrology
Capricorn
Embodies disciplined ambition perfectly.
Strengths
Compatible Signs
Lucky Numbers
Lucky Colors
Best Career Paths
Name Energy & Vibe
Projects quiet strength and enduring purpose.
Color Aura
Deep Bronze
Element
Earth
Season
Winter
Gemstone
Onyx
Spirit Animal
Wolf
Power Word
Resolve
Energy Type
Earth × Winter
Personality & Traits
Ambitious
Pursues goals with steady focus.
Loyal
Stands firm by loved ones always.
Resilient
Overcomes challenges with strength.
Famous People Named Murat
Murat Boz
Turkish singer and actor
Murat Yakin
Swiss-Turkish football manager
Murat Pak
Turkish digital artist
Murat in Pop Culture
Murat
Turkish drama series
Murat
Historical Ottoman novels
Historical Events
1453
Ottoman era usage documented.
1923
Popular in Turkish republic founding.
International Variations
Murat in Different Scripts
مراد
Arabic
穆拉特
Chinese (Mandarin)
ムラト
Japanese (Katakana)
Мурат
Cyrillic
Nicknames & Short Forms
Middle Name Suggestions
Beautiful middle name pairings with Murat:
Murat Eren
Murat Can
Murat Yusuf
Murat Ali
Murat Kemal
Murat Ozan
Murat Tahir
Fun Facts & Trivia
Common in Turkish leadership circles.
Means fulfilled desire in Ottoman.
Easy pronunciation across languages.
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boyPronunciation
moo-RAHT
Quick Facts
This page is reviewed by the Baby Billboard Charts editorial team. Rankings come from official U.S. Social Security Administration birth records, with descriptions checked for clarity and usefulness. See our Editorial Policy for our methodology and correction process.