Mustafa
chosen one
- Origin
- Arabic
- Religion
- Muslim
- Gender
- Boy
- Country
- Turkey
- Pronunciation
- MOOS-tah-fah
- Popularity
- stable
About the name Mustafa
Mustafa is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning "chosen one". It is most commonly used in Muslim families and is especially popular in Turkey.
Mustafa — 'the chosen one' — is one of the traditional epithets of the Prophet Muhammad, so the name functions as an act of devotion rather than a simple description. It is especially common in Turkey and Egypt; in Turkey it also carries national resonance through Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, which has kept it in constant use for a century.
Variants and spellings: Moustafa, Mostafa.
Popularity trend: Mustafa has held a steady level of use rather than spiking or fading.
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Frequently asked about Mustafa
- What does the name Mustafa mean?
- Mustafa means "chosen one". It's a boy name of Arabic origin, most commonly used in Muslim families and popular in Turkey.
- Where does the name Mustafa come from?
- Mustafa originates from Arabic. On Babbloom it's classified in the Muslim naming tradition.
- Is Mustafa a boy or girl name?
- Mustafa is a boy name.