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Moustafa
Pronounced moos-TAH-fah /muːsˈtɑː.fɑː/Medium
Meaning: A spelling of Mustafa, from the Arabic for 'the chosen one; the elect; the preferred' — an epithet of the Prophet Muhammad. A revered, widely worn Muslim name, treated with respect.Medium
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History & Origin
Moustafa is a form of Mustafa, from the Arabic for 'the chosen one; the preferred,' a revered title of the Prophet Muhammad. Widely worn and treated with respect — rare in the U.S. (said 'moos-TAH-fah').
It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S., more familiar in Muslim families. Rare, revered, and dignified.
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What does the name Moustafa mean?
Moustafa is a form of Mustafa, Arabic for 'the chosen one; the elect' — an epithet of the Prophet Muhammad.
How do you pronounce Moustafa?
It's said moos-TAH-fah /muːsˈtɑː.fɑː/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Moustafa a boy or girl name?
Moustafa is a boy's name.
How popular is Moustafa?
Moustafa is a rare name for boys in the U.S.