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Murad

moo-RAHD

muˈrɑːd

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Murad

Origin: Lak (Dagestan/Russia)
Meaning: a Lak and broadly Caucasian masculine name of Arabic origin meaning wish, desire, or intent; popular among Lak, Avar, Kumyk, and Lezghin men of Dagestan; historically borne by Dagestani resistance leaders during the Caucasian War of the nineteenth century, giving it a connotation of courage and national identity
Gender: male

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Win (or N’win)

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