Musa
Meaning of Musa
The name Musa, pronounced as MOO-sah (/muˈsah/), is of Arabic and Swahili origin. It is a male given name that holds significant cultural and religious importance, particularly in Islamic traditions where it corresponds to the prophet Moses, known for his leadership and wisdom. The name has various spellings, including Moosa. In the United States, Musa has seen a steady rise in popularity over the years, with 414 newborns named Musa in 2023, ranking it at 656. This upward trend reflects its growing appeal among parents seeking a name that embodies strength and historical significance. Musa's rich heritage and timeless quality make it an enduring choice for baby boys around the world.
Pronunciation
Arabic,Swahili
- Pronunced as MOO-sah (/muˈsah/)
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Notable People Named Musa
| Musa al-Kazim - Musa ibn Ja'far al-Kazim, the seventh imam in Twelver Shia Islam, was known for his patience and mild demeanor, and his succession resolved a crisis within the Shia community. |
| Musa al-Sadr - Musa Sadr al-Din al-Sadr was a prominent Iranian-Lebanese Shia Muslim cleric and politician known for founding and reviving numerous Lebanese Shia organizations, including schools, charities, and the Amal Movement. |
| Musa Habes Almaaytah is a prominent Jordanian politician. |
| Musa of Parthia - Musa, also known as Thea Musa, was a ruling queen of the Parthian Empire from 2 BC to 4 AD, who rose from being an Italian slave-girl to become a powerful co-ruler before being deposed and forced to flee to Rome. |
| Musa Barrow is a Gambian professional footballer known for his role as a forward for Al Taawoun and the Gambia national team. |
| Musa Ghiatuddin Riayat Shah of Selangor - Sultan Musa Ghiatuddin Riayat Shah Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Alauddin Sulaiman Shah was the Sultan of Selangor in Malaysia during the Japanese occupation and received the Order of the Rising Sun from Emperor Hirohito. |
| Musa Khiramanovich Manarov is a former Soviet cosmonaut known for spending 541 days in space. |
| Musa Piroğlu is a Turkish politician and current member of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey for the People's Democratic Party (HDP). |
| Musa Çağıran is a Turkish footballer known for his role as a midfielder for Gençlerbirliği and has represented Turkey's national football B team. |
| Musa Al-Koni is a Libyan politician and diplomat who served as the deputy prime minister of Libya's Government of National Accord and represented southern Libya. |
| Musa Kassim Omar - Musa Kassim Omer is a Somali surgeon and politician who served as the Minister of Commerce, Industries, and Tourism of Somaliland from May 2014 to August 2016. |
