The nameMustapha
Mustapha is a French and North African spelling of Mustafa.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Mustapha comes from the Arabic mustafa, "the chosen one", a title of the Prophet Muhammad.
Origin
Arabic.
History
In England and Wales Mustapha reached 1188th place in 2003.
Popularity of the name Mustapha
Mustapha in the United States
Mustapha was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 197 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Mustapha. Its rise began around 1981, and it peaked in 2004. Half of all babies named Mustapha in the United States were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers.
Mustapha in France
Mustapha was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 2,720 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Mustapha. Its rise began around 1951, and it peaked in 1977. Half of all babies named Mustapha in France were born before 1976, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 28 births a year on average, against 33 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mustapha mean?
Mustapha comes from the Arabic mustafa, "the chosen one", a title of the Prophet Muhammad.
What is the origin of the name Mustapha?
Arabic.
Is Mustapha a girl's or a boy's name?
Mustapha is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Mustapha?
In 2024, Mustapha was the 6938th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 12 births.