Moradi

Moradi is a Persian surname. Its origins trace back to the given name Morad, which is the Persian form of Murad, an Arabic name meaning "wish, desire." The name Murad holds historical significance, having been borne by five Ottoman sultans, most notably Murad I, who expanded the empire into Europe, and Murad IV, known for his reconquest of Baghdad in 1638. The suffix -i in Persian surnames often indicates descent or association, so Moradi essentially means "descendant or follower of Morad."

According to the 2010 United States Census, Moradi was the 29,740th most common surname in the country, with 791 bearers. It is most frequently found among White (81.54%) and Multi-racial (13.02%) individuals, reflecting the Persian diaspora. Related surnames include the Bosnian Muratović, which shares the same Arabic/Turkish root Murad.

• Meaning: 'Descendant of Morad', desire, wish
• Origin: Persian
• Type: Surname
• Usage regions: Iran, United States (among Persian diaspora)