Mujo

boyBosnian pet form

Mujo is a Muslim boy name meaning “Diminutive of Mustafa or Muhamed”.

MeaningDiminutive of Mustafa or Muhamed
GenderBoy
OriginBosnian pet form
PronunciationMOO-yo
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Mujo

Mujo is a traditional Bosnian short form, usually of Mustafa and sometimes of Muhamed or other names beginning with Mu-. It is so typical that 'Mujo' is the stock character of countless Bosnian jokes, together with Suljo and Fata. Today it is mostly a nickname, though older men carry it officially.

Is Mujo a Muslim name?

Yes. Mujo is a Bosniak Muslim name, a pet form of Mustafa or Muhamed.

Where is the name Mujo used?

Traditional among Bosniaks, now mainly a nickname.

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Spellings and variants of Mujo

MujagaMustafa

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mujo mean?

Mujo means 'Diminutive of Mustafa or Muhamed'. It comes from Bosnian pet form.

Is Mujo a Muslim name?

Yes. Mujo is a Bosniak Muslim name, a pet form of Mustafa or Muhamed.

How do you pronounce Mujo?

Mujo is pronounced MOO-yo.

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