Mustaf
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Mustaf
Mustaf is derived from the Arabic root meaning "the chosen one" or "the selected one," coming from the verb "istafa" (اصطفى).
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Etymology
Mustaf is derived from the Arabic root meaning "the chosen one" or "the selected one," coming from the verb "istafa" (اصطفى). The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures and Islamic traditions, with historical significance as an alternative form of Mustafa, a title used for the Prophet Muhammad.
Mustaf currently ranks #13,612 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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