Arabic

Mustafa

Pronounced MOOS-tah-fahShare

Meaning: The chosen one

  • Boy
  • Familiar
  • 3 syllables

The story

Mustafa means chosen in Arabic. Its spiritual significance includes its use as a title of the Prophet Muhammad.

Nicknames

  • Mo

Spellings & variants

  • Mostafa
  • Moustapha

Popularity

Familiar

In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.

Similar position in the latest US rankings

Style

Origins

Mustafa comes from Arabic.

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