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Mustafe

♂ Boy

Pronounced moos-TAH-feh /mʊsˈtɑː.fɛ/Medium

Meaning: The Somali form of Mustafa, from the Arabic for 'the chosen one' - a traditional epithet of the Prophet Muhammad. A revered, meaning-rich name, noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A Somali form of Mustafa: Mustafe means 'the chosen one' (said 'moos-TAH-feh'). Revered and warm.

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Origin MediumSomali, Arabic

MeaningThe Somali form of Mustafa, from the Arabic for 'the chosen one' - a traditional epithet of the Prophet Muhammad. A revered, meaning-rich name, noted respectfully.

U.S. rank (2023)#13533 ↘ Falling

2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 41

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

Mustafe is the Somali form of Mustafa ('the chosen one'), an Arabic epithet of the Prophet Muhammad. It reads revered and warm - rare in the U.S. (said 'moos-TAH-feh').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Mustafe is the Somali form of Mustafa, Arabic for 'the chosen one' - an honored epithet of the Prophet Muhammad - a meaning-rich name, noted respectfully (said 'moos-TAH-feh').

Overall data confidence 48%

References - Mustafe — Somali form of Mustafa 'the chosen one' (epithet of the Prophet)

Variations

MustafaMustafMustapha

Nicknames

MusaTaf

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mustafe mean?

Mustafe is the Somali form of Mustafa, Arabic for 'the chosen one,' an epithet of the Prophet Muhammad.

How do you pronounce Mustafe?

It's said moos-TAH-feh /mʊsˈtɑː.fɛ/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mustafe a boy or girl name?

Mustafe is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Mustafe?

Mustafe is extremely rare in the U.S.