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Mustafo

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Pronounced moos-ta-FAW /mus.ta.ˈfΙ”/Medium

Meaning: ChosenMedium

In 30 seconds: Mustafo is the Tajik form of a name meaning 'chosen', part of the wide Mustafa family.
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Origin MediumTajik, Uzbek
MeaningChosen
U.S. rank (2024)#2769 β†— Rising
2024 U.S. births47 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 147

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202420172024

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

History & Origin

Mustafo means 'chosen' and is the Tajik version of the well-known name Mustafa. It belongs to a large group of regional spellings of the same name, with the -o ending marking its Tajik shape.

Its recorded variations include Mostafa, Moustafa, Mustafa, Mustapha, and Mostofa, each a regional rendering of the same 'chosen' name across the Arabic-speaking and Central Asian worlds. The Tajik Mustafo simply localizes that shared name.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Mustafo is 'chosen', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
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Variations

MostafaMoustafaMustafaMustaphaMostofa

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Mustafaβ€” The widely used form of this 'chosen' name.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Mustafo mean?

Mustafo is usually explained as meaning 'chosen' and is most often linked with Tajik tradition.

How do you pronounce Mustafo?

It's commonly said moos-ta-FAW /mus.ta.ˈfΙ”/.

Is Mustafo a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Mustafo is used as a boy name.

How popular is Mustafo?

In 2024, Mustafo ranked #2769 in the U.S. for boys, with 47 births recorded.