Moustafa
Arabic · Boy · 3 syllables
Popularity & facts
Relative popularity index, 2010–2025Popularity over time
Popularity indexHistorical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data
About the name Moustafa
Moustafa derives from the Arabic root م-ص-ف (M-S-F) and means "the chosen one" or "the selected one," related to the verb "istafa" (to choose or select).
Cross-referenced with Wikidata/Wikipedia. AI-assisted, community-reviewable. Suggest an improvement.
Etymology
Moustafa derives from the Arabic root م-ص-ف (M-S-F) and means "the chosen one" or "the selected one," related to the verb "istafa" (to choose or select). The name is primarily used in Muslim cultures and Islamic communities worldwide, historically associated with Prophet Muhammad, who is known as "Al-Mustafa" (the Chosen One) in Islamic tradition.
Moustafa currently ranks #13,277 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1999.
Contribute to this name
Help improve this page with a meaning, origin, or correction—and get credited as a contributor.
Share your knowledge about this name—meaning, origin, pronunciation, or correction. Your contribution is reviewed and credited with your name.
Login to contributeWe use Google & Facebook login — no password needed.
Sibling name ideas
Islamic names that sit beautifully beside MoustafaSimilar names you might like
Names starting with MMore names starting with M
- Maazin
- Madalyn
- Maaya
- Maela
- Mace
- Maddalena
- Madilynn
- Madhura
- Madinah
- Madyson
- Madie
- Mackenna
- Maddisyn
- Madi
- Madiha
- Maden
- Maceo
- Mackie
Find middle names for Moustafa →
🧬 See Moustafa's popularity the year you were born →
🔢 Get Moustafa's free numerology report card →
💫 Is Moustafa your name? Get your free “My name means…” card →
👶 Have a Moustafa already? Find sibling names that fit →
💬 Does Moustafa go with your surname? Check the rhythm, rhyme and initials →
Names that sound like Moustafa
Phonetic match, not just spelling"Mustafa derives from the Arabic root w-s-f, meaning "the chosen one" or "the selected one," with the name literally signifying…"
"Mostafa derives from the Arabic root meaning "the chosen one" or "the selected one," related to the verb istafā (اصطفى),…"
"The name 'Moustapha' is a variant of 'Mustafa', meaning "the chosen one" or "the elect," derived from the Arabic root…"
"The name 'Mustapha' means "the chosen one" or "the elect," deriving from the Arabic root *ṣ-f-w* (صفوة), specifically the passive…"
"The name 'Mujtaba' means "chosen" or "selected," derived from the Arabic root *j-b-y* (ج ب ي), which conveys the concept…"
"Mojtaba derives from Arabic/Persian, meaning "chosen" or "the chosen one.""
"Moshtaba is a Persian name derived from the Arabic root meaning "desired" or "chosen," combining "mostafa" (the chosen one, a…"
"Mustafe is an alternate spelling of Mustafa, derived from the Arabic root meaning "the chosen one" or "the selected," from…"
"Mestafa is a variant spelling of Mustafa, derived from the Arabic root meaning "the chosen one" or "the selected one,"…"
"Mustaf is derived from the Arabic root meaning "the chosen one" or "the selected one," coming from the verb "istafa"…"
"Mostepha is an alternative spelling of Mustafa, derived from the Arabic root meaning "the chosen one" or "the selected," from…"
"Mustafizur is an Arabic name combining "Mustafi" (derived from Mustafa, meaning "the chosen one") with the Persian suffix "-zur" meaning…"