مفتاح

Mufutau

boyArabic, Yoruba form

Mufutau is a Muslim boy name meaning “Key”.

MeaningKey
GenderBoy
OriginArabic, Yoruba form
Arabic spellingمفتاح
Pronunciationmoo-foo-TAH-oo
Arabic rootف ت ح (f-t-ḥ) — to open
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Mufutau

Mufutau is generally explained as the Yoruba form of Miftāḥ, 'key', the instrument that opens. Yoruba adds vowels between the consonants and drops the final ḥ. The name expresses the hope that the child will be a key to good and to blessings. It is common among older generations in south-western Nigeria.

Is Mufutau a Muslim name?

Yes. Mufutau is a Yoruba Muslim name generally traced to the Arabic Miftah, meaning key.

Is Mufutau in the Quran?

'And with Him are the keys (mafātiḥ) of the unseen; none knows them except Him' (Quran 6:59).

Where is the name Mufutau used?

Used among Yoruba Muslims in south-western Nigeria.

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Spellings and variants of Mufutau

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mufutau mean?

Mufutau means 'Key'. It comes from Arabic, Yoruba form.

Is Mufutau a Muslim name?

Yes. Mufutau is a Yoruba Muslim name generally traced to the Arabic Miftah, meaning key.

How do you write Mufutau in Arabic?

Mufutau is written مفتاح in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Mufutau?

Mufutau is pronounced moo-foo-TAH-oo.

Is Mufutau mentioned in the Quran?

'And with Him are the keys (mafātiḥ) of the unseen; none knows them except Him' (Quran 6:59).

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.