What origin is the name Mostafa?

Mostafa comes from arabic naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Mostafa a popular name?

Mostafa is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Mostafa?

Names from the same arabic tradition pair naturally with Mostafa — for example Layla, Aaliyah, Leila. You can browse more on our arabic names page.

Mostafa

Q: Is Mostafa a rare name?

Yes. Mostafa does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Mostafa

Mostafa

Boy

arabic

3 syllables

Mostafa is an arabic boy's name meaning "A prominent Arabic name that translates to 'the chosen one,' often used as an epithet for the Prophet Muhammad.".

With arabic roots, Mostafa is a boy name that means "A prominent Arabic name that translates to 'the chosen one,' often used as an epithet for the Prophet Muhammad.". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: arabic
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A prominent Arabic name that translates to 'the chosen one,' often used as an epithet for the Prophet Muhammad.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Mostafa

Very rare in US records

What does Mostafa mean?

Mostafa is a boy name of arabic origin meaning "A prominent Arabic name that translates to 'the chosen one,' often used as an epithet for the Prophet Muhammad.".