Morad

Meaning of Morad

Morad, pronounced mo-RAHD (/mɔˈrɑd/), is a spirited name of Arabic origin—drawn from the word murād, “desire” or “wish”—that beckons with the promise of ambition fulfilled. Like a single red pomegranate seed nestled in a sunbaked Andalusian courtyard, Morad stands out: fewer than ten boys in the United States receive the name each year, placing it around the 900th rank, so every Morad arrives bearing a rare bloom of character. Woven into its syllables is a narrative of distant desert caravans and moonlit marketplaces, yet it dances off the tongue with a flamenco’s flair, nodding to Latin rhythms and the timeless overlap of cultures. Parents who choose Morad hope to bestow not just a name but a story full of longing, courage and gentle warmth—one that will age like fine olive oil, deepening in resonance as their son carves his own path.

Pronunciation

Arabic

• Pronunced as mo-RAHD (/mɔˈrɑd/)

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