Mustaf
Mustaf is a Muslim boy name meaning “Chosen, selected”.
| Meaning | Chosen, selected |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Somali short form |
| Arabic spelling | مصطفى |
| Pronunciation | MOOS-taf |
| Arabic root | ص ف و (ṣ-f-w) — to be pure, to choose |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Mustaf
Mustaf is a Somali shortened form of Muṣṭafā, 'the chosen one', a title of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Somali often drops the final long ā of Arabic names. It is sometimes written Mustaf and Mustafe and is a popular name among Somali families.
Is Mustaf a Muslim name?
Yes. Mustaf is a Somali form of Mustafa, a title of the Prophet ﷺ meaning the chosen one.
Is Mustaf in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'Indeed, Allah chose (iṣṭafā) Ādam and Nūḥ' (Quran 3:33).
Where is the name Mustaf used?
Common among Somalis in the Horn of Africa and the diaspora.
Gifts with the name Mustaf
- Mustaf name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Mustaf baby gifts (Amazon)
- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Mustaf
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mustaf mean?
Mustaf means 'Chosen, selected'. It comes from Arabic, Somali short form.
Is Mustaf a Muslim name?
Yes. Mustaf is a Somali form of Mustafa, a title of the Prophet ﷺ meaning the chosen one.
How do you write Mustaf in Arabic?
Mustaf is written مصطفى in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Mustaf?
Mustaf is pronounced MOOS-taf.
Is Mustaf mentioned in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'Indeed, Allah chose (iṣṭafā) Ādam and Nūḥ' (Quran 3:33).