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Musfirah

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Pronounced moos-FEE-rah /musˈfi.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic, 'radiant; bright; shining; with a bright/glowing face'Low

In 30 seconds: Radiant; bright; shining: Musfirah is Arabic. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'moos-FEE-rah').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic, 'radiant; bright; shining; with a bright/glowing face'

U.S. rank (2024)#8252 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 59

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Musfirah comes from the Arabic, 'radiant; bright; shining; with a bright/glowing face'. A lyrical, classic name common in South Asian Muslim families (said 'moos-FEE-rah').

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, radiant-and-bright at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Musfirah means 'radiant; bright; shining; with a glowing face' in Arabic — a lyrical, classic name (said 'moos-FEE-rah').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Musfirah — Arabic etymology

Variations

MusfiraMusfeera

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Musfirah mean?

Musfirah is Arabic for 'radiant; bright; shining (of face)'.

How do you pronounce Musfirah?

It's said moos-FEE-rah /musˈfi.rɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Musfirah a boy or girl name?

Musfirah is a girl's name.

How popular is Musfirah?

Musfirah is a very rare name in the U.S.