Mustafa
Mustafa is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “The chosen one”.
| Meaning | The chosen one |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | مصطفى |
| Pronunciation | moos-TAH-fah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Mustafa
Mustafa, or al-Muṣṭafā, means the chosen one and is among the best-known titles given to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Its root ṣ-f-w is linked to ṣafā, purity, with the idea of picking out the purest and best. The name is loved everywhere in the Muslim world. Turks write Mustafa, as in Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, and North Africans write Mustapha or Moustafa.
Is Mustafa a Muslim name?
Mustafa is a cherished title of the Prophet ﷺ. It is not used as a title in the Quran, but its root is: 'Allah chooses (yaṣṭafī) messengers from the angels and from mankind' (Quran 22:75).
How popular is Mustafa?
One of the most widespread Muslim names, found from Turkey and the Arab world to South Asia and Africa.
Gifts with the name Mustafa
- Mustafa name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Mustafa baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Mustafa
Names similar to Mustafa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mustafa mean?
Mustafa means 'The chosen one'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Mustafa a Muslim name?
Mustafa is a cherished title of the Prophet ﷺ. It is not used as a title in the Quran, but its root is: 'Allah chooses (yaṣṭafī) messengers from the angels and from mankind' (Quran 22:75).
How do you pronounce Mustafa?
Mustafa is pronounced moos-TAH-fah.
Is Mustafa a boy or girl name?
Mustafa is usually a boy name.