Moustapha
Western African · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Moustapha
The name 'Moustapha' is a variant of 'Mustafa', meaning "the chosen one" or "the elect," derived from the Arabic root ṣ-f-w (to choose, to purify).
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Etymology
The name 'Moustapha' is a variant of 'Mustafa', meaning "the chosen one" or "the elect," derived from the Arabic root ṣ-f-w (to choose, to purify). It is primarily used in Muslim cultures and Arabic-speaking regions, notably as an honorific title for the Prophet Muhammad, and has been borne by historical figures such as Moustapha Kemal Atatürk (though he later adopted the surname Atatürk).
Moustapha currently ranks #5,146 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2005.
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