Mutayr
A large Arabian tribe historically associated with Najd and the northeast of the peninsula.
- Homeland
- Najd / northeastern Arabia
Overview
Mutayr is a large Najdi tribe, historically ranging across central and northeastern Arabia, with several branches.
Note on lineage
Accounts of the tribe's genealogy and branches differ between sources. This page gives the broad outline only; verify specifics before publishing.
Sources
- القلقشندي، نهاية الأرب في معرفة أنساب العرب، 821هـ — يُراجَع ويُوثَّق
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Last reviewed: 2026-07-09