Muslim boy name
Mustafa: name meaning
مصطفى
“The chosen one”
BoyGender
ArabicOrigin
NoIn the Qur'an
A title of the Prophet ﷺ.
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
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Questions
What does Mustafa mean?
Mustafa (مصطفى) means "The chosen one". It is a Arabic name for a boy.
Is Mustafa a Muslim name?
Yes. Mustafa is used by Muslims around the world. A title of the Prophet ﷺ.
Is Mustafa mentioned in the Qur'an?
Mustafa is not mentioned in the Qur'an as a name, but its meaning is good, which is what matters in Islam.