موسى

Mussa

boyArabic (Quranic), East African spelling

Mussa is a Muslim boy name meaning “Moses, the Prophet”.

MeaningMoses, the Prophet
GenderBoy
OriginArabic (Quranic), East African spelling
Arabic spellingموسى
PronunciationMOO-sah
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Mussa

Mussa is an East African spelling of Mūsā, the Arabic name of the Prophet Moses. Mūsā is the prophet mentioned most often by name in the Quran, which tells of his confrontation with Pharaoh and of God speaking to him. The doubled s is a common spelling in Tanzania and Mozambique.

Is Mussa a Muslim name?

Yes. Mussa is a Muslim name, a spelling of Musa, the Prophet Moses.

Is Mussa in the Quran?

The Quran asks: 'And has the story of Mūsā reached you?' (Quran 20:9).

Where is the name Mussa used?

Common in Tanzania, Mozambique and Kenya.

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Spellings and variants of Mussa

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mussa mean?

Mussa means 'Moses, the Prophet'. It comes from Arabic (Quranic), East African spelling.

Is Mussa a Muslim name?

Yes. Mussa is a Muslim name, a spelling of Musa, the Prophet Moses.

How do you write Mussa in Arabic?

Mussa is written موسى in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Mussa?

Mussa is pronounced MOO-sah.

Is Mussa mentioned in the Quran?

The Quran asks: 'And has the story of Mūsā reached you?' (Quran 20:9).

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