Mustafa name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: March 13th, 2024

Gender: Boy

Origin: Arabic

Usage: Arabic, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Turkish, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian and Finnish

Pronunciation: m(u)-sta-fa

Meaning: Prophet Muhammad and Elected

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What does Mustafa mean?
Variations of Mustafa
How popular is Mustafa?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Mustafa
Famous People Named Mustafa
Lists having Mustafa

What does Mustafa mean?

Well-Liked Mustafa's origin is Arabic, meaning of Mustafa is "Chosen or Elected" and a boy name is used commonly in Swedish, Norwegian, Marathi, Arabic, Danish, Hindi, Finnish, Turkish and Tamil. Mustafa is form of The Arabic Name مصطفى = the Chosen One in Latin language.

How do I pronounce Mustafa?

The two syllabled name Mustafa is pronounced, m(u)-sta-fa. Some people pronounce it as mus-tafa.

Variants of Mustafa

Mostafa

Names that rhyme with Mustafa

How popular is the name Mustafa?

Mustafa is a common name in United States given to over 5519 babies in 52 years. Recently peaking at the charts, it ranked 897th when 240 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

Also, Mustafa used to be a common name in England and Wales, first appeared in 1996 and over 4002 babies have been given the name in 23 years. When at the peak of its usage in 2013,.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 23 years but it is still going strong. Also, Mustafa used to be a common name in France, first appeared in 1952 and over 4126 babies have been given the name in 67 years.

At its zenith in 1985,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 67 years.

Mustafa is a familiar baby name in Netherlands, during its short term of usage, the name has been to the top 300 names.

Recently in 2018, 64 babies were given Mustafa and it reached its peak ranking, 248 on boy names chart. There are over 285 babies that have been given the name Mustafa in Netherlands.

Mustafa is a unique baby name in Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 and was able to reach the top 400 names. Recently in 2016, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 313 on boy names chart when 28 babies were named Mustafa.

Over 272 people have been named Mustafa in Switzerland. Also, in Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 and was able to reach the top 300 names. Recently in 2016, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 239 on boy names chart when 48 babies were named Mustafa.

Over 833 people have been named Mustafa in Belgium.

Mustafa is an uncommon baby name in Ireland where it has been in use since 2000 and peaked in 2000 when it ranked 390th.

However things change on global perspective, Mustafa is extremely popular in Turkey where every 1 in 60 have the name as well as in, Sudan, Egypt and Libya. Also the baby name is popular in India, Nigeria, Pakistan, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Tanzania, Syria, Germany, Malaysia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Morocco, Ethiopia, Bulgaria, Uganda, Kenya, Somalia, North Macedonia, Albania, Israel, Iraq, Azerbaijan and England.

As per our estimate, over 3150000 people has been named Mustafa globally.

Year	Rank	Births
2018	897	240
2017	903	235
2016	913	233
2015	906	237
2014	910	235

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Mustafa in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	2559	591	0	25
	1116	70	112	27

Numerological aspects of Mustafa

Although you play tough all the time, deep inside, there's a sensitive soul capable of love. You are a carefree and lively creature that's got the love for everyone, even your enemies, although you don't have much of those. Make new mistakes and stop obsessing over old ones. You love your family but never show it. You desire to change constantly and you get easily bored. You are the most important person in your life and to you, no one else matters.

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Ieshia - Noteworthy Ieshia is used in English and Arabic, Ieshia means "She who Lives, Alive or Well or Alive" has its roots in Arabic is used as a baby girl name
Sadan - Meaning of Sadan is Worship or Fulfilment is substantially used in Kannada and Marathi is used as a unisex name
Javed - Unconventional Javeds origin is Old Persian bestowed upon baby boys, used notably in Hindi and Tamil, meaning of Javed is "Eternal or Immortal or Living Forever or Living"
Burhan - Unorthodox Burhan is originated from Arabic is largely used in Turkish, Arabic and Hindi, Burhan means "Evidence, Proof or Burhan" is used for baby boys
Hareem - The curious unisex name Hareem is used principally in Arabic and Arabic has its origin in Arabic, Hareem means "House, Walls of House of Kabba or Respectable"

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Famous people named Mustafa

Mustafa Altıoklar, Turkish film director, producer and screenwriter
Mustafa Osman Ismail, head of the National Congress Party
Mustafa Fazıl Pasha, Ottoman-Egyptian prince belonging to the Muhammad Ali Dynasty
Mustafa Bouyali, leader of the Algerian Islamic Armed Movement
Mustafa Ould Salek, President of Mauritania from 1978 through 1979
Mustafa Mohamed, Somali-Swedish long-distance runner
Mustafa Selaniki, Ottoman scholar and chronicler
Mustafa Hosni, Islamic preacher and televangelist from Egypt
Mustafa Lutfi al-Manfaluti, Egyptian writer and poet

Mustafa Besarani, Kurdish poet who wrote in Hewrami dialect
Mustafa Naili Pasha, Ottoman statesman
Mustafa Mohammad, retired IFBB professional bodybuilder
Mustafa al-Ansari, Saudi national
Mustafa Fehmi Kubilay, Turkish teacher and a lieutenant
Mustafa Shalabi, founder of several charities alleged to have links to terrorism
Mustafa Özcan Güneşdoğdu, Qur'an reciter of Turkish descent
Mustafa Çağrıcı, Turkish professor for Islamic theology and a former mufti of Istanbul
Mustafa Ben Halim, Libyan politician and businessman
Mustafa Bumin, former Turkish judge
Mustafa al-Shihabi, Syrian agronomist, politician
Mustafa Ahmed Hassan Hamza, Egyptian commander of the military branch of the Islamic Group

Mustafa Kandıralı, Turkish clarinetist of gypsy and Turkish folk music
Mustafa Merlika-Kruja, – December 27, 1958, Niagara Falls
Mustafa Batdyyev, president
Mustafa Âlî, Ottoman historian
Mustafa I, son of Mehmed III and was the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1617 to 1618 and
Mustafa II, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1695 to 1703
Mustafa III, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1757 to 1773
Mustafa IV, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1807 to 1808
Mustafa Hamsho, retired Assyrian/Syriac boxer
Mustafa Barzani, Kurdish nationalist leader
Mustafa Sandal, Turkish singer-songwriter
Mustafa al-Hawsawi, Saudi Arabian citizen of African descent
Mustafa Suphi, Turkish revolutionary communist militant leader

Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, Ideologically a secularist and nationalist
Mustafa Mohamed Fadhil, citizen of Kenya and Egypt,
Mustafa Reşid Pasha, Ottoman statesman and diplomat
Mustafa Akyol, Turkish writer and journalist
Mustafa Saed, professional wrestler
Mustafa Setmariam Nasar, suspected Al-Qaeda member and writer best
Mustafa Denizli, former Turkish football player and current the head coach of Kasımpaşa
Mustafa Nadarević, Bosnian actor and comedian
Mustafa Qureshi, Pakistani film and television actor
Mustafa Kamil Pasha, Egyptian lawyer, journalist
Mustafa Mahmoud, Egyptian doctor, philosopher, and author
Mustafa Hamdan, also known as Mustapha Hamdan
Mustafa Tlass, Syrian senior military officer and politician

Mustafa Amin, Egyptian columnist and journalist
Mustafa Ait Idir, individual formerly held
Mustafa Zaidi, Pakistani Urdu poet
Mustafa Fahmy in Meshwar emraa as Actor
Mustafa Altioklar in Agir Roman as Director
Mustafa Kamel in Incendies as Actor
Mustafa Avkiran in Mutluluk as Actor
Mustafa Abdul Jalil Mustafa Mohamed Abud Al Jeleil is a Libyan politician who was the first President of the National Transitional Council from 5 March 2011 until his dissolution on 8 August 2012. He was de facto head of state of his country during the period
Actor Mustafa Alabora, well-known for movie The Fog
In 1961 adventure, romance film, Istanbul'da ask baskadir, Mustafa Daghan characterized N.
In 1984 comedy flick, Die Wolfsbraut, Mustafa Iskandarani played N.

In 1990, Mustafa Nadarevic portrayed the role of Spanac in drama, war flick Gluvi barut.
Mustafa Alev portrayed the minor character of N in 1966 drama film Hazreti Ayse.
Mustafa Dik characterized minor role of Alman Turist in 1986 action and adventure film Balta.
In 1997, Mustafa Qamar portrayed the role of N in action and comedy film Al Batal.
In 1986 action and comedy movie, Salam Ya Sahby, Mustafa Metwalli portrayed Bala'sy.
Mustafa Üstündag characterized the leading character of Muro in 2008 comedy film Muro: Nalet Olsun Içimdeki Insan Sevgisine.
In 2015 thriller movie, Statue Collector, Mustafa Ali portrayed Alex.
Mustafa Simsek portrayed crucial role of Mufit in 2013 drama and mystery flick Uvertür.
In 1925 drama film, Bismillah, Mustafa Mardanov portrayed Gulu.

In 1982 film, Dünyami Yikmasaydin, Mustafa Topaloglu characterized N.
Mustafa Erçel played the small character of Otobüs Yolcusu in 1988 action and adventure movie Yedi uyuyanlar.

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