Boy name
Mushab name meaning
“difficult, hard to control”
Mushab is a masculine name commonly linked to Arabic Muṣʿab, meaning difficult or hard to control. Its spelling likely represents an Indonesian rendering of that Arabic name, whose root expresses difficulty. The name is also associated with Mus'ab ibn Umayr, a Companion of the Prophet.
What does Mushab mean?
Difficult, hard to control
In Indonesian: sukar, sulit dikendalikan
Origin and cultural usage of Mushab
Mushab likely represents Arabic Muṣʿab, from a root expressing difficulty. The name is associated with the Companion Mus'ab ibn Umayr.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Companions of the Prophet |
| Starts with | M · Mu |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Mushab in Islam and the Quran
Mushab does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Mushab
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mushab/ |
| Arabic script | مصعب |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦸꦱꦧ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮥᮞ᮪ᮠᮘ᮪ |
Is Mushab a boy’s name?
Yes, Mushab is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Mushab ranks #5,111 among boy names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Mushab
Famous people named Mushab
- Mushab Abdurahman Robbani · b. 1992
FAQ about the name Mushab
What is the meaning of Mushab?
Mushab means difficult, hard to control. Mushab likely represents Arabic Muṣʿab, from a root expressing difficulty. The name is associated with the Companion Mus'ab ibn Umayr.
Is Mushab a boy’s name?
Yes, Mushab is used mostly as a boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Mushab?
Mushab is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Mushab in the Quran?
Mushab does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Mushab have?
Mushab has 2 syllables (Mus-hab) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Mushab?
Mushab ranks #5,111 among boy names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Mushab?
Notable people named Mushab include Mushab Abdurahman Robbani.
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