Moustafa
Moustafa is a Muslim boy name meaning “The chosen one”.
| Meaning | The chosen one |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | مصطفى |
| Pronunciation | moos-TAH-fah |
| Arabic root | ص ف و (ṣ-f-w) — to be pure; to choose |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Moustafa
Moustafa is an Egyptian and French-influenced spelling of Mustafa (Muṣṭafā), meaning the chosen one. Al-Mustafa is one of the best-loved titles of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, which is why the name is so widespread. In Egypt it is one of the most common boy's names, often shortened to Mostafa or written Moustafa in passports.
Is Moustafa a Muslim name?
Yes. Moustafa (Mustafa) is a Muslim name and a title of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, meaning the chosen one.
Is Moustafa in the Quran?
The root appears in the Quran: 'Indeed, Allah chose Adam and Noah and the family of Abraham and the family of Imran over the worlds' (Quran 3:33).
Where is the name Moustafa used?
Extremely common in Egypt and used throughout the Muslim world.
Gifts with the name Moustafa
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Spellings and variants of Moustafa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Moustafa mean?
Moustafa means 'The chosen one'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Moustafa a Muslim name?
Yes. Moustafa (Mustafa) is a Muslim name and a title of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, meaning the chosen one.
How do you write Moustafa in Arabic?
Moustafa is written مصطفى in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Moustafa?
Moustafa is pronounced moos-TAH-fah.
Is Moustafa mentioned in the Quran?
The root appears in the Quran: 'Indeed, Allah chose Adam and Noah and the family of Abraham and the family of Imran over the worlds' (Quran 3:33).