Murtada
مرتضى
From Arabic رضا: "chosen, favoured, satisfied".
Meaning and origin
Murtada carries weight in Islamic tradition as a title of honour applied to Ali, the fourth caliph and a revered figure in Islamic history.
How to pronounce Murtada
| Arabic | mur-TAH-dah /murˈtɑːðɑː/ |
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