The nameMostafa
Mostafa is a variant of Mustafa.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
From the Arabic mustafa, "the chosen one", an epithet of the Prophet Muhammad.
Origin
Arabic.
History
In France it has been given in small numbers since the 1950s.
Popularity of the name Mostafa
Mostafa in France
2333rdmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2014peak year (20 births)
565babies named Mostafa in France since 1900
Mostafa was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 150 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Mostafa. Its rise began around 1955, and it peaked in 2014. Half of all babies named Mostafa in France were born before 1989, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Mostafa in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mostafa mean?
From the Arabic mustafa, "the chosen one", an epithet of the Prophet Muhammad.
What is the origin of the name Mostafa?
Arabic.
Is Mostafa a girl's or a boy's name?
Mostafa is a boy's name.