What is the meaning of the name Mustafa in Islam?

Mustafa (Arabic: مصطفى) means "Chosen, selected" in Arabic. It is a boy's name used by Muslims worldwide.

Is Mustafa a good Islamic name?

Yes, Mustafa is considered a good Islamic name as it carries a positive meaning: "Chosen, selected". It is the name of one of the prophets of Islam, which carries special blessings.

Boy Arabic

Mustafa

مصطفى

Meaning

Chosen, selected

⭐ Prophetic Name

Mustafa is the name of a Prophet

Names of prophets carry great blessing in Islam

Gender

Boy's name

Origin

Arabic

Popularity

very popular

Mustafa (مصطفى) is an Arabic name meaning "Chosen, selected". It is the name of a Prophet of Islam — naming a child after a prophet is highly encouraged in the Islamic tradition. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: "On the Day of Judgement you will be called by your names and your fathers' names, so make your names good." (Abu Dawud)

More Boy's Names Starting with M

Muhammad

Praised

محمد

Musa

Drawn from the water (Moses)

موسى

Muadh

One who seeks refuge in Allah

معاذ

Mikail

Who is like God (Archangel)

ميكائيل

Mahmoud

Praiseworthy

محمود

Majid

Glorious

ماجد

Malik

King

مالك

Mansur

Victorious

منصور

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