Surname Mkhtar (مختار 
, مخطار 
, Mkhtar 
) , around the world, is a widespread family name. The family name Mkhtar is characteristic of Northern Africa, particularly Sudan, where it is a common surname, Libya, where it is quite a common surname, and Egypt (explore the name in all countries). Not in comparison with a country's population, this name is the most popular in Egypt, Sudan, and Saudi Arabia. Likewise, Mkhtar is the forename as well as the last name.