Musa
drawn from water
- Origin
- Arabic
- Religion
- Muslim
- Gender
- Boy
- Country
- Egypt
- Pronunciation
- MOO-sah
- Popularity
- stable
About the name Musa
Musa is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning "drawn from water". It is most commonly used in Muslim families and is especially popular in Egypt.
Musa is the Arabic form of Moses, and he is the prophet mentioned most often by name in the Qur'an. The name travels unusually well: it is common across the Arab world, West Africa (often spelled Moussa), Turkey and South Asia. For interfaith families it has the practical advantage of an immediate Hebrew and Christian counterpart in Moses and Moshe.
Variants and spellings: Moussa, Moses, Moshe.
Popularity trend: Musa has held a steady level of use rather than spiking or fading.
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Frequently asked about Musa
- What does the name Musa mean?
- Musa means "drawn from water". It's a boy name of Arabic origin, most commonly used in Muslim families and popular in Egypt.
- Where does the name Musa come from?
- Musa originates from Arabic. On Babbloom it's classified in the Muslim naming tradition.
- Is Musa a boy or girl name?
- Musa is a boy name.