What's the meaning of the name Mourad?

[yazza2]

Would someone please tell the what the name Mourad means I would be very thankful!

[Riad_DZ]

If i am not wrong i think "mourad" or "murad" means the goal or the objectif, i guess its origin is turkish not arabic, may be someone else can correct me if i am wrong

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Je suis Algérien dans le verbe et dans le geste, je suis Algérien dans mes colères et dans mes douceurs, je suis Algérien et je le reste.

[Phenix]

Murad stems from the verb in Arabic "Arada" which is equivalent of "to want" or "to like" in English.
So Murad means "someone who is wanted or liked".
Hope it helps

[quinn_of_hearts]

Mourad means "wish". In my language we often say "i have mourad..." meaning i "wish". Yes, agree, origin is arabic. Very nice name, i like it.

[Boualem-DZ]

Originally posted by Phenix
Murad stems from the verb in Arabic "Arada" which is equivalent of "to want" or "to like" in English.
So Murad means "someone who is wanted or liked".
Hope it helps

In my opinion the above was the best description of the word mourad so far. Correct "Al" Mourad as it was pointed stems from arabic "Arada"/"Irada"/"Mourad", this can be translated into to "wish" "the will" and "the desired", the last word can suggest a person, an objectif or any thing that can be desired. That is why I would beleive that Al-Mourad would be best translated as "the desired" in the sens of "the beloved"

[FORTUNATO]

Originally posted by yazza2
Would someone please tell the what the name Mourad means I would be very thankful!

in Fortunato understanding of Murad = the Achievement or the goal

F.

[Ruks]

While we are on the explanation of names - can someone please explain to me what, if any the meaning is behind the name 'Larbi'. Is it a family name or a first name?

Many, many thanks!
Ruks