Protector, Guardian
Pronunciation: moo-rat
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Murat is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Protector". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: moo-rat. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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मूरत
रूपवत्
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
moo-rat
IPA
/muːrət/
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
3
Lucky Day
Saturday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Emerald
Life Path Number
7
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Murat was a powerful general under the Maurya emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BC. He is best known for his military campaigns in the Kalinga region, which culminated in the Battle of Kalinga in 260 BC.
3rd century BC
Murat was also a 16th-century king of the Vijayanagara Empire in South India. He ruled from 1575 to 1611 and is known for his military prowess and expansionist policies, which helped to maintain the power and influence of the Vijayanagara Empire during a period of political instability in the Deccan region.
16th century
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Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
मूरत
रूपवत्
मुरत
शक्तिपूर्ण
முராத்
அமர்ப்பரிய
మూరత్
శక్తిపూర్ణ
Murat
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Protector, Guardian
Murat
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Protector, Guardian
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