Murtaza (
Afghan Persian: مُرتَضیٰ Murtazâ) or Morteza (
Iranian Persian: مُرتِضیٰ Mortezâ) is a
Persian male given name, ultimately derived from the
ArabicMurtada (مُرْتَضَى Murtaḍā).
Pronunciation varies with accent, from native Arabic speakers to speakers of
European and
Asian languages.
Honorific/regnal name
Ali ibn Abi Talib (601–661), son-in-law of Muhammad, fourth Caliph, first Shi'a Imam
Murtala Muhammed (1938–1976), Nigerian Army general who was 4th Head of State of Nigeria.
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