Mustafaa
Meaning of Mustafaa
Mustafaa, a variant transliteration of Mustafa, is a masculine Arabic name deriving from the triliteral root ṣ-ṭ-f, signifying “the chosen one”; historically, it serves as an honorific epithet of the Prophet Muhammad. Pronounced moos-tah-FAH (/muːsˈtæfɑː/), it conveys associations of leadership and spiritual distinction within Islamic traditions. In the United States, Mustafaa has maintained a low yet consistent presence on annual newborn charts—registering between 5 and 9 occurrences per year from 1992 through 1997, with popularity ranks fluctuating in the mid-700s. Despite its literal meaning “the chosen one,” it remains a modest registrant among male given names, appealing to parents seeking both cultural resonance and theological heritage.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as moos-tah-FAH (/muːsˈtæfɑː/)
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