Unisex name
Musthafa name meaning
“the chosen one”
Musthafa is a name of Arabic origin used for both boys and girls, meaning the chosen one. It derives from the Arabic word muṣṭafā, meaning chosen. Mustafa is a spelling variant, and the Arabic form is also known as an epithet of the Prophet Muhammad.
What does Musthafa mean?
The chosen one
In Indonesian: sosok yang dipilih
Origin and cultural usage of Musthafa
From Arabic muṣṭafā, meaning chosen. It is also known as an epithet of the Prophet Muhammad.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Musthafa in Islam and the Quran
Musthafa 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.
Name combinations with Musthafa
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Musthafa, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Musthafa Badruttamam Hida
Meaning of each word
- Musthafa: the chosen one
- Badruttamam: the perfect full moon
- Hida: guidance; direction
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Meaning of each word
- Musthafa: the chosen one
- Fathi: associated with opening or victory
- Yaser: prosperous, well-off
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Musthafa Fiqih
Meaning of each word
- Musthafa: the chosen one
- Fiqih: deep understanding of Islamic law
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Meaning of each word
- Ramadhana: associated with Ramadan
- Musthafa: the chosen one
- Kautsar: an abundant gift of goodness
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Musthafa Hidayatul
Meaning of each word
- Musthafa: the chosen one
- Hidayatul: guidance, direction toward truth
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Meaning of each word
- Musthafa: the chosen one
- Ghazi: warrior taking part in a campaign
- Nuryaman: light
How to pronounce Musthafa
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mustafa/ |
| Arabic script | مصطفى |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦸꦱ꧀ꦠꦥ꦳ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮥᮞ᮪ᮒ᮪ᮠᮖ |
Is Musthafa a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Musthafa is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Musthafa ranks #477 among unisex names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Musthafa
Famous people named Musthafa
- Musthafa · b. 1966
- Musthafa Bakri · b. 1971
FAQ about the name Musthafa
What is the meaning of Musthafa?
Musthafa means the chosen one. From Arabic muṣṭafā, meaning chosen. It is also known as an epithet of the Prophet Muhammad.
Is Musthafa a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Musthafa is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Musthafa?
Musthafa is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Musthafa in the Quran?
Musthafa does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Musthafa have?
Musthafa has 3 syllables (Mus-tha-fa) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Musthafa?
Musthafa ranks #477 among unisex names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Musthafa?
Other spellings: Mustafa.
What full names go well with Musthafa?
Some ideas: Musthafa Badruttamam Hida; Musthafa Fathi Yaser; Musthafa Fiqih.
Famous people named Musthafa?
Notable people named Musthafa include Musthafa, Musthafa Bakri.
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