Murat is a proper noun, typically a male given name of Turkish origin, used in various Turkic-speaking communities. It may be encountered as a personal name or surname. The pronunciation in English contexts often adapts to local phonetics, but the original Turkish name is pronounced with a light initial syllable and a clear final stressed syllable. In Turkish, Murat means “desire” or “passion” and has historical usage across Turkish-speaking regions.
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