Indian name meaning
Mukhtar
♂ BoyMukh·tar · 2 syllables
Chosen; selected; authorised
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
- Also spelled
- Mukhtyar
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Caring, responsible and warm — a natural carer drawn to family and harmony.
| M | u | k | h | t | a | r |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
4 + 6 + 2 + 5 + 4 + 1 + 2 = 24, then 2 + 4 = 6. So Mukhtar carries the name number 6.
About the name Mukhtar
Mukhtar is a boy's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “Chosen; selected; authorised.”
Spoken aloud it is Mukh·tar — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Mukhtyar; both spellings are the same name. Mukhtar turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mukhtar mean?
Mukhtar means “Chosen; selected; authorised.” It is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Is Mukhtar a boy or a girl name?
Mukhtar is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Mukhtar?
Mukhtar is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Mukhtar?
Mukhtar has 2 syllables and is said as Mukh·tar.
What are the other spellings of Mukhtar?
Mukhtar is also commonly spelled Mukhtyar. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Mukhtar?
In the Chaldean system, Mukhtar has the name number 6, “The Nurturer.”
Is Mukhtar a common name in India?
Mukhtar appears 6 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Mukhtar?
For a sister to Mukhtar, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Madina, Maha, Malika or Nikhat all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Mukhtar?
Akhtar, Avtar, Malar or Dipankar share Mukhtar's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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