Mustafa
Meaning of Mustafa
The name Mustafa is a male given name of Arabic origin, meaning "the chosen one" or "the selected." It holds significant cultural and religious importance in the Muslim world, often associated with the Prophet Muhammad, who was referred to as Al-Mustafa. The name is pronounced as moos-TAH-fah (/muːsˈtɑfə/) in Arabic and Persian, and similarly as moos-TAH-fah (/musˈtafa/) in Turkish. Variations of the name include Mustapha and Moustafa. In the United States, Mustafa has been steadily present among newborn names for several decades, reflecting its enduring appeal. Its popularity has seen slight fluctuations over the years, with 263 occurrences in 2023 ranking it at 882nd place. The name's timeless charm and profound meaning continue to make it a favored choice for many parents around the world.
Pronunciation
Arabic,Persian
- Pronunced as moos-TAH-fah (/muːsˈtɑfə/)
Turkish
- Pronunced as moos-TAH-fah (/musˈtafa/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
States Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Mustafa
| Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, also known as Mustafa Kemal Pasha, was a Turkish field marshal and the founding father of the Republic of Turkey, known for his progressive reforms and as the first president from 1923 until his death in 1938. |
| Mustafa Akıncı is a Turkish Cypriot politician who served as the president of Northern Cyprus from April 2015 to October 2020. |
| Mustafa Kamal, the 9th Chief Justice of Bangladesh, is renowned for his landmark judgment on the Masdar Hossain case, which led to the separation of judiciary and is considered the 'father of ADR' in Bangladesh. |
| Mustafa II was the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1695 to 1703. |
| Mustafa Masi Nayyem is an influential Afghan-Ukrainian journalist, MP, and public figure who played a key role in sparking the Euromaidan in Ukraine and currently serves as the head of the State Agency for Restoration and Infrastructure Development. |
| Mustafa Abdul Jalil is a Libyan politician who served as the Chairman of the National Transitional Council during the transitional period after the fall of Muammar Gaddafi's government. |
| Mustafa I, also known as Mustafa the Saint and Mustafa the Mad, was a two-time sultan of the Ottoman Empire, known for his reigns in 1617-1618 and 1622-1623. |
| Mustafa ibn Ali al-Muwaqqit, also known as Müneccimbaşı Mustafa Çelebi and Koca Saatçi, was a prominent Ottoman astronomer and author of geography in the sixteenth century, known for his works on timekeeping and practical astronomy, and considered the founder of the Ottoman tradition in these fields. |
| Mustafa IV was the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1807 to 1808. |
| Mustafa Taher Kasubhai is an American lawyer and United States magistrate judge for the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. |
| Mustafa Kamal - Lotus Kamal is a prominent Bangladeshi politician and businessman, serving as the Minister of Finance and owning the well-known Lotus Kamal Group in the textile industry. |
| Mustafa Saymak is a Dutch-born professional footballer known for his role as a winger for Turkish club Bandırmaspor, and has represented both Turkey and the Netherlands in international youth competitions. |
| Mustafa Khalid Agha, a prominent sports journalist for the Middle East Broadcasting Center in Dubai, is renowned for his Arabic language programs on soccer and sports, making him a leading authority in the Middle East. |
| Mustafa Gjinishi was an Albanian communist known for his opposition to Enver Hoxha and the Italian invasion of Albania. |
| Mustafa Mahdi Bassas is a Saudi professional footballer known for his time as a winger with Al-Faisaly in the Pro League. |
