The nameMoustafa
Moustafa is an Arabic boy's name, 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
First given in France in the late 1940s, Moustafa has been given discreetly but steadily, with a peak around 2010.
Popularity of the name Moustafa
Moustafa in France
1789thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2023peak year (30 births)
1,025babies named Moustafa in France since 1900
Moustafa was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 200 births over the decade, 20% of all recorded babies named Moustafa. Its rise began around 1947, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Moustafa in France were born before 1998. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 22 births a year on average, against 19 in the five years before.
Moustafa in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Moustafa mean?
From the Arabic mustafa, "the chosen one", an epithet of the Prophet Muhammad.
What is the origin of the name Moustafa?
Arabic.
Is Moustafa a girl's or a boy's name?
Moustafa is a boy's name.