Mostepha
Arabic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Mostepha
Mostepha is an alternative spelling of Mustafa, derived from the Arabic root meaning "the chosen one" or "the selected," from the verb اصطفى (istafá).
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Etymology
Mostepha is an alternative spelling of Mustafa, derived from the Arabic root meaning "the chosen one" or "the selected," from the verb اصطفى (istafá). The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures, particularly among Arab, North African, and Turkish populations, and holds special significance as a title historically applied to the Prophet Muhammad.
Mostepha currently ranks #2,310 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1961.
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