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Murtuza
Murtuza is a given name originating from various Arab countries. The correct Arabic pronunciation of "Murtuza" is "Mur-thu-dha", however, most people like to pronounce it as 'Muur-tuu-zaa'. It is an Arabic word that means 'leader' or the 'chosen one'.It is a common name in Dawoodi Bohras sect.
Notable people with the name include:
- Bulbul (Murtuza Mammadov) (1897–1961), Azerbaijani vocalist and performer of opera and folk music
- Murtuza Mukhtarov (1865–1920), Azerbaijani oil industrialist