Mustafa - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Mustafa \m(u)-sta-

is of Arabic origin, and its meaning is "chosen". One of the names of Muhammad. Also the name of a Turkish general who helped found modern Turkey.

Mustafa has 1 variant form: Mustapha.

Mustafa is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#12367 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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