Mochtar is a given name, often used by Indonesians. Notable people named Mochtar include:
Ade Mochtar (born 1979), Indonesian footballer Fandy Mochtar (born 1984), Indonesian footballer Mochtar Apin (1923–1994), Indonesian painter Mochtar Lubis (1922–2004), Indonesian writer Mochtar Kusumaatmadja (1929–2021), Indonesian politician Mochtar Mohamad (born 1964), Indonesian politician Mochtar Riady (born 1929), Indonesian businessman Mohamad Mochtar (1918–1981), Indonesian actor Rd Mochtar (1918–????), Indonesian nobleman and actor