مُجْتَبَى
Mujtaba
مجتبیٰ
Say it: muj-TA-baa · /mudʒ.ˈta.baː/
Boy nameArabicQuranic root
Meaning
“Chosen, selected”
چنا ہوا، برگزیدہ
In the Quran
ثُمَّ ٱجْتَبَٰهُ رَبُّهُۥ فَتَابَ عَلَيْهِ وَهَدَىٰ
پھر ان کے پروردگار نے ان کو نوازا تو ان پر مہربانی سے توجہ فرمائی اور سیدھی راہ بتائی
Then his Lord chose him, and relented toward him, and guided him.
Surah Taa-Haa (سُورَةُ طه) · 20:122Read on Quran Majeed →
Same root, different word – ٱجْتَبَٰهُ (مجتبى is not in the Quran; ثُمَّ اجْتَبَاهُ رَبُّهُ 20:122 is the verb)
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Questions about Mujtaba
What does Mujtaba mean?
Mujtaba means “Chosen, selected”. In Urdu: چنا ہوا، برگزیدہ.
Is Mujtaba a boy or girl name?
Mujtaba is a boy's name.
What is the origin of Mujtaba?
Mujtaba is of Arabic origin.
Is Mujtaba in the Quran?
Quranic root. See Surah Taa-Haa, ayah 20:122.
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One who shears or clipsMujeebمجیب
One who answers or responds; an attribute of Allah