Moktar is a masculine given name of Arabic origin. It is most commonly associated with Bung Moktar Radin (1959–2025), a Malaysian politician who served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Kinabatangan from 1999 to 2025. Notable people with the name include:
Given name Moktar Ould Daddah (1924–2003), Mauritanian politician who served as the country's first President from 1960 to 1978 Moktar Hasni (1952–2024), Tunisian professional footballer Moktar Hossain, Bangladeshi politician Moktar Mangane (born 1982), Senegalese footballer
Fictional characters Moktar, drug dealer character in the action drama film Athena (2022)
See also Md. Moktar Ali (fl. 2026), Bangladesh politician, Member of Parliament, and professor Mokhtar (name), list of people with the given name and surname Mukhtar (name), list of people with the given name and surname
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