Name Murtala
Gender Masculine
Usage Nigerian
Other Forms FormsMurtadha, Mourtada, Murtada, Mortada, Murtaza, Mortaza, Murtuza
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Meaning & History
West African variant of Murtada. This was borne by Murtala Muhammed (1938-1976), a Nigerian Army general who became fourth Head of State of Nigeria.