Desire, wish, or purpose
Derived from the Arabic root 'r-w-d', the name signifies a deep-seated desire, intention, or goal. It is often understood as something that is sought after or a person's ultimate aim in life. It is a common name across the Middle East and North Africa.
Less common today
Morad isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,916 in 1992.
French-Algerian rapper and singer
Olympic bronze medalist wrestler
Distinguished professor of microbiology
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
