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Mu'taz
Proud
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Mu'taz
Mu'taz is an Arabic male given name meaning 'proud', 'honorable', 'dignified', or 'powerful'. Derived from the Arabic root 'ʿ-t-z', it signifies strength and glory. The name is notably borne by Al-Mu'tazz Billah, the thirteenth Abbasid caliph who reigned briefly from 866 to 869 CE. A famous modern bearer is Mutaz Essa Barshim, the Qatari high jumper and Olympic gold medalist, widely considered one of the greatest high jumpers in history[citation:5].
Leadership
Thirteenth Abbasid caliph who reigned from 866 to 869 CE. His brief reign was marked by political turmoil and the 'Anarchy at Samarra'[citation:5].
Sports
Qatari high jumper, Olympic gold medalist, and multiple World Champion, widely considered one of the greatest high jumpers in history[citation:5].
Era: 847-869 CE
Thirteenth Abbasid caliph.
Mu'taz is a permissible name with positive meanings of honor and strength.
Scholar Consensus: agreed
Very Rare • Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Tunisia
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