What origin is the name Musa?

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

Is Musa a popular name?

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

Yes. Musa 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.

What are good sister names for Musa?

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

Musa

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Musa

Musa

Boy

arabic

2 syllables

Musa is an arabic boy's name meaning "This is the Arabic form of the name Moses and is recognized as the name of a significant prophet in Islamic tradition.".

Parents who choose Musa pick a boy name from the arabic tradition, meaning "This is the Arabic form of the name Moses and is recognized as the name of a significant prophet in Islamic tradition.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: arabic
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This is the Arabic form of the name Moses and is recognized as the name of a significant prophet in Islamic tradition.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Musa

Very rare in US records

What does Musa mean?

Musa is a boy name of arabic origin meaning "This is the Arabic form of the name Moses and is recognized as the name of a significant prophet in Islamic tradition.".