The chosen one; pleasing; agreeable
Murtaza is an Arabic name derived from the root 'r-d-w', which relates to contentment and being pleasing to God. It is frequently used as an honorific title for Ali ibn Abi Talib, the first Imam in Shia Islam and the fourth Caliph in Sunni Islam. The name carries a strong sense of divine selection and spiritual favor.
Less common today
Murtaza isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,085 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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