Moustapha
Moustapha is a Muslim boy name meaning “The chosen one”.
| Meaning | The chosen one |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | French-style spelling of Arabic Muṣṭafā |
| Arabic spelling | مصطفى |
| Pronunciation | moo-STAH-fah |
| Arabic root | ص ف و (ṣ-f-w) — to be pure, chosen |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Moustapha
Moustapha is the French-style spelling of Muṣṭafā, 'the chosen one', a title of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The ou stands for the Arabic u sound, as in Moussa and Oumar. It is popular across francophone Africa and the Arab world, and in Turkey it appears as Mustafa.
Is Moustapha a Muslim name?
Yes. Moustapha is a Muslim name, a spelling of Muṣṭafā, a title of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Is Moustapha in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'Indeed, Allah chose (iṣṭafā) Adam and Noah and the family of Abraham' (Quran 3:33).
Where is the name Moustapha used?
Common in Senegal, Mali, Niger, Guinea and North Africa.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Moustapha mean?
Moustapha means 'The chosen one'. It comes from French-style spelling of Arabic Muṣṭafā.
Is Moustapha a Muslim name?
Yes. Moustapha is a Muslim name, a spelling of Muṣṭafā, a title of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
How do you write Moustapha in Arabic?
Moustapha is written مصطفى in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Moustapha?
Moustapha is pronounced moo-STAH-fah.
Is Moustapha mentioned in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'Indeed, Allah chose (iṣṭafā) Adam and Noah and the family of Abraham' (Quran 3:33).