What origin is the name Mustafá?

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

What are good sister names for Mustafá?

Names from the same portuguese tradition pair naturally with Mustafá — for example Thays, Luzia, Evora. You can browse more on our portuguese names page.

Mustafá

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Mustafá

Mustafá

Boy

Portuguese

3 syllables

Mustafá is a Portuguese boy's name meaning "Derived from Arabic, meaning the chosen one.".

The meaning of Mustafá is "Derived from Arabic, meaning the chosen one." — a boy name of Portuguese origin. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Portuguese
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Derived from Arabic, meaning the chosen one.

Popularity

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Quick answers about Mustafá

What does Mustafá mean?

Mustafá is a boy name of Portuguese origin meaning "Derived from Arabic, meaning the chosen one.".

How popular is Mustafá?

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Sister names that go with Mustafá

Thays Luzia Evora Girlene Kamilly Julieth

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Name numerology

8is the Chaldean number for Mustafá.

Number 8 is linked with ambition, strength and determination.

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Names with a similar meaning to Mustafá

Mustafá means "Derived from Arabic, meaning the chosen one." — these names share that spirit.

Evelyn — "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'." (English)
Wyatt — "Wyatt comes from an English surname derived from the Old English Wigheard, meaning 'brave in war'." (English)
Layla — "Layla comes from the Arabic layl, meaning 'night'. It is known from the classic love story of Layla and Majnun." (Arabic)
Aaliyah — "Aaliyah comes from the Arabic aliya, meaning 'high', 'exalted' or 'sublime'." (Arabic)
Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)
Isabella — "Isabella is the Italian and Spanish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God'." (Hebrew)
Noah — "Noah comes from the Hebrew Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. In the Bible, Noah builds the ark that saves his family." (Hebrew)