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Moustapha

♂ Boy

Pronounced moo-STAH-fah /muˈstɑ.fɑ/Medium

Meaning: A French/West African spelling of Mustafa — from Arabic, 'the chosen one; the selected' — a title of the Prophet Muhammad; we note the sacred titleLow

In 30 seconds: The chosen one: Moustapha spells Mustafa. Crisp, devout, and warm (said 'moo-STAH-fah').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningA French/West African spelling of Mustafa — from Arabic, 'the chosen one; the selected' — a title of the Prophet Muhammad; we note the sacred title
U.S. rank (2025)#5146 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births19 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 403

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200519952025

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

Moustapha is a French/West African spelling of Mustafa — from Arabic, 'the chosen one; the selected' — a revered title of the Prophet Muhammad (Al-Mustafa; we note the sacred title). A crisp, devout name (said 'moo-STAH-fah'; nickname Mous).

In the U.S. it appears in Senegalese and West African families. Rare in this spelling, the-chosen-one at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Mustafa means 'the chosen one; the selected' in Arabic — a revered title of the Prophet Muhammad — Moustapha is the French/West African spelling, crisp and devout (we note the sacred title; said 'moo-STAH-fah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Mustafa — sacred title noted

Variations

MustaphaMustafaMostafa

Nicknames

Mous

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Mustapha— a fellow spelling
Mustafa— the standard spelling
Mostafa— the Egyptian spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Moustapha mean?

Moustapha spells Mustafa — Arabic 'the chosen one' (a title of the Prophet). We note the sacred title.

How do you pronounce Moustapha?

It's said moo-STAH-fah /muˈstɑ.fɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Moustapha a boy or girl name?

Moustapha is a boy's name.

How popular is Moustapha?

Moustapha is a rare name in the U.S.

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