Mustafa (مصطفى) is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning Chosen, selected. Global Prayer Times lists the meaning, origin and related Islamic baby names below — one of 483 names in the free directory, with no ads or tracking.
Mustafa
مصطفى
Meaning
Chosen, selected
⭐ Prophetic Name
Mustafa is the name of a Prophet
Names of prophets carry great blessing in Islam
Gender
Boy's name
Origin
Arabic
Popularity
very popular
Mustafa (مصطفى) is an Arabic name meaning "Chosen, selected". It is the name of a Prophet of Islam — naming a child after a prophet is highly encouraged in the Islamic tradition. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: "On the Day of Judgement you will be called by your names and your fathers' names, so make your names good." (Abu Dawud)
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