Longing, yearning, or desiring
Derived from the Arabic root 'sh-w-q', this name signifies a deep sense of longing or yearning. While traditionally more common as a masculine name in many cultures, it is used as a meaningful unisex name across the Muslim world. It carries a poetic and soulful connotation of desiring beauty or spiritual connection.
Less common today
Mushtaq isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,538 in 2019.
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US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).