Morteza is a male given name of Persian origin, meaning "prince" or "victorious". It is composed of two elements: "mort"- meaning death and "-ez", a suffix denoting owner or possessor. Thus, the name Mortez implies one who owns victory over death. In Persia, it has been used for centuries as a given name, reflecting the country's rich history and culture.
The name Mortez experienced notable fluctuations in popularity over the decades, with a spike in usage during 1988 and a significant gap between 1990 and 2007 before reappearing on the birth records again.