موسى

Muuse

boyArabic (from Hebrew), Somali spelling

Muuse is a Muslim boy name meaning “Prophet Mūsā (Moses)”.

MeaningProphet Mūsā (Moses)
GenderBoy
OriginArabic (from Hebrew), Somali spelling
Arabic spellingموسى
PronunciationMOO-seh
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Muuse

Muuse is the Somali form of Mūsā, the Prophet Moses. The final long ā of Arabic becomes -e in Somali, as also happens in Ciise. Mūsā is the prophet mentioned most often in the Quran; he spoke directly with God and led the Children of Israel out of Egypt.

Is Muuse a Muslim name?

Yes. Muuse is the Somali form of Musa, the name of Prophet Moses.

Is Muuse in the Quran?

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

Where is the name Muuse used?

Common throughout Somalia and Djibouti; often spelled Muse in English documents.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Muuse mean?

Muuse means 'Prophet Mūsā (Moses)'. It comes from Arabic (from Hebrew), Somali spelling.

Is Muuse a Muslim name?

Yes. Muuse is the Somali form of Musa, the name of Prophet Moses.

How do you write Muuse in Arabic?

Muuse is written موسى in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Muuse?

Muuse is pronounced MOO-seh.

Is Muuse mentioned in the Quran?

'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.