Mushtaq
Meaning of Mushtaq
The name Mushtaq is of Arabic origin, meaning "longing" or "desirous." Traditionally used for boys, it has gained popularity as a unique and meaningful name for girls in recent years. The name is pronounced as moosh-tahk (/mʊʃtɑːk/). A variation of the name includes Mushtaaq. In the United States, Mushtaq remains relatively rare but has seen varying levels of usage over the past decade. For instance, in 2023, there were 5 newborns named Mushtaq, ranking at 15121. Its highest recent occurrence was in 2019 with 13 newborns and a rank of 8130. The name carries a sense of deep emotional connection and yearning, making it a beautiful choice for parents seeking a name with profound significance.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as moosh-tahk (/mʊʃtɑːk/)
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Notable People Named Mushtaq
| Mushtaq Ahmed, also known as Kumir Bhai, was a Bangladeshi writer and entrepreneur who founded the first commercial crocodile breeding farm in Bangladesh and faced legal issues related to his social media posts before his death in 2021. |
| Mushtaq Ahmed is a former Pakistani cricketer and current spin bowling coach for the Pakistan Cricket Team, known for his impressive international career and success as a domestic player for Sussex. |
| Mushtaq Ahmad Yusufi was a renowned Pakistani Urdu satirist and humorist, who also held leadership positions in various governmental and financial institutions, and received prestigious awards for his literary contributions. |
| Mushtaq Ahmad Khan is a Pakistani politician and member of the Senate of Pakistan representing Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for the term of March 2018 to March 2024. |
| Mushtaq Ahmed Ghani is a Pakistani politician and the current Speaker of the Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. |
| Mushtaq Husain Khan is a British-Bangladeshi economist and professor known for his work in institutional economics and South Asian development, as well as for developing the concept of political settlement in political economy. |
| Mushtaq Shiekh is a multi-talented Indian screenwriter, author, producer, and actor, best known for his work on the screenplays of Ra.One, Om Shanti Om, and Billu. |
| Mushtaq Ahmed Zargar is a Kashmiri militant and founder of the militant outfit Al-Umar Mujahedeen, known for his involvement in the Kashmiri insurgency and his release from an Indian prison following the Indian Airlines flight 814 hijacking, now residing in Pakistan. |
