Mostafa
Mostafa is a Muslim boy name meaning “The chosen one”.
| Meaning | The chosen one |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | مصطفى |
| Pronunciation | MOS-tah-fah |
| Arabic root | ص ف و (ṣ-f-w) — to be pure, to choose |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Mostafa
Mostafa is the Egyptian and Persian spelling of Muṣṭafā, 'the chosen one', one of the best-known titles of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It comes from the root of ṣafwa, the pure or select part of something. It is extremely common in Egypt and Iran, and as Mustafa it became a hallmark Ottoman and Turkish name.
Is Mostafa a Muslim name?
Yes. Mostafa is a title of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ meaning 'the chosen one' and is a classic Muslim name.
Is Mostafa in the Quran?
Its root is used for God's choosing of messengers: 'Allah chooses (yaṣṭafī) messengers from among the angels and from among people' (Quran 22:75).
Where is the name Mostafa used?
Very common in Egypt and Iran; the same name as Mustafa in Turkey and Mustapha in North and West Africa.
Gifts with the name Mostafa
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mostafa mean?
Mostafa means 'The chosen one'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Mostafa a Muslim name?
Yes. Mostafa is a title of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ meaning 'the chosen one' and is a classic Muslim name.
How do you write Mostafa in Arabic?
Mostafa is written مصطفى in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Mostafa?
Mostafa is pronounced MOS-tah-fah.
Is Mostafa mentioned in the Quran?
Its root is used for God's choosing of messengers: 'Allah chooses (yaṣṭafī) messengers from among the angels and from among people' (Quran 22:75).