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Mousa

♂ Boy

Pronounced MOO-sah /ˈmu.sɑ/Medium

Meaning: Arabic form of Moses — Hebrew Moshe, 'drawn out of the water' — a major prophet in IslamHigh

In 30 seconds: Moses, in Arabic: Mousa is the great prophet — 'drawn from the water' — revered across Islam. Profound, classic, and strong.
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Origin HighArabic, Hebrew
MeaningArabic form of Moses — Hebrew Moshe, 'drawn out of the water' — a major prophet in Islam
U.S. rank (2025)#3724 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births30 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 543

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519782025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Mousa is a spelling of Musa — the Arabic form of Moses, from Hebrew Moshe, 'drawn out of the water'. One of the greatest prophets in Islam, the name carries deep reverence.

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, drawn-from-the-water at the root, and revered.

Did you know? Musa (Mousa) is one of the most important prophets in Islam — the Arabic Moses, 'drawn out of the water'; it's beloved across the Muslim world.
Overall data confidence 82%
Behind the Name — Musa — root etymology

Variations

MusaMoosaMoussa

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Mousa Dembélé (1987-)
    Belgian-Malian professional footballer who played as a midfielder for Tottenham Hotspur and the Belgian national team
  • ★Mousa Sow (1986-)
    Senegalese professional footballer who played as a striker in European leagues including Belgian Pro League

If you like Mousa…

Musa— the standard spelling
Moussa— a fellow West African spelling
Isa— the Arabic Jesus
Yusuf— another beloved prophet-name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mousa mean?

Mousa is the Arabic form of Moses, 'drawn out of the water'.

How do you pronounce Mousa?

It's said MOO-sah /ˈmu.sɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mousa a boy or girl name?

Mousa is a boy's name.

How popular is Mousa?

Mousa is a rare name in the U.S.

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