Mustafa
“The chosen one”Muslim boy name · Arabic origin
MeaningThe chosen one
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
First letterM
What does Mustafa mean?
Mustafa is a beautiful Muslim boy name of Arabic origin. It means “The chosen one”. A title of the Prophet ﷺ.
Naming a child after the Prophets, the Companions and the righteous is a cherished tradition: it connects the child to a noble example from the very first day.
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged parents to choose names with good meanings, and to perform the Aqiqah and shave the baby’s head on the seventh day.