Mustafa
Mustafa is a Muslim boy name meaning “The chosen one”.
| Meaning | The chosen one |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | مصطفى |
| Pronunciation | moos-TAH-fah |
| Arabic root | ص ف و (ṣ-f-w) — purity, to choose the best |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Mustafa
Mustafa (al-Muṣṭafā) means 'the chosen one' and is one of the best-known titles of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It comes from the root of ṣafā, purity, with the sense of selecting the purest and best. The name is popular everywhere: Turks write Mustafa (as with Mustafa Kemal Atatürk), North Africans Mustapha or Moustafa.
Is Mustafa a Muslim name?
Yes. Mustafa is a Muslim name and a title of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, meaning 'the chosen one'.
Is Mustafa in the Quran?
The name is not used as a title in the Quran itself, but its root appears: 'Allah chooses (yaṣṭafī) messengers from the angels and from mankind' (Quran 22:75).
Where is the name Mustafa used?
One of the most widespread Muslim names, from Turkey and the Arab world to South Asia and Africa.
Gifts with the name Mustafa
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Spellings and variants of Mustafa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mustafa mean?
Mustafa means 'The chosen one'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Mustafa a Muslim name?
Yes. Mustafa is a Muslim name and a title of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, meaning 'the chosen one'.
How do you write Mustafa in Arabic?
Mustafa is written مصطفى in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Mustafa?
Mustafa is pronounced moos-TAH-fah.
Is Mustafa mentioned in the Quran?
The name is not used as a title in the Quran itself, but its root appears: 'Allah chooses (yaṣṭafī) messengers from the angels and from mankind' (Quran 22:75).