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Mukhtar

مختار

Derived from an Arabic verb meaning to choose; the name conveys the sense of being chosen or having the power of choice.

Meaning and origin

Mukhtar is an Arabic masculine name expressing the concept of selection and agency.

How to pronounce Mukhtar

Arabicmoo-HTAR /muˈxtɑr/

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