Gender: Male
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Variant Used for Mohammad, Founder of Islamic Religion
Pronunciation: moh-stah-fah, /məʊˈstɑːfə/, M AA S T AH F AH
Popularity Rank: #56
Derived from the Arabic word 'mustafa' which means chosen or preferred. Mostafa is a popular name in the Islamic world, often given to those who are highly esteemed or beloved.
The name Mostafa is of Arabic origin and means Variant Used for Mohammad, Founder of Islamic Religion, Praiseworthy, Glorified. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Mostafa is commonly found in Egypt, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, and 75 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: moh-stah-fah
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /məʊˈstɑːfə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M AA S T AH F AH
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
F: Pronounce as in "fish" (F IH SH)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Mostafa is recorded 421,325 times globally, ranking it as the 56th most common name worldwide.
Mostafa is most prevalent in Egypt, with 294,790 occurrences, making it the 9th most popular name in the country.
In Egypt, the name Mostafa is found among 1 in every 8 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | #9 | 1 : 8 |
| Morocco | #53 | 1 : 24 |
| Saudi Arabia | #149 | 1 : 186 |
| Iran | #54 | 1 : 19 |
| Algeria | #190 | 1 : 187 |
| Iraq | #309 | 1 : 206 |
| Syrian Arab Republic | #135 | 1 : 92 |
| Lebanon | #42 | 1 : 52 |
| Italy | #809 | 1 : 330 |
| Kuwait | #57 | 1 : 182 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Mostafa from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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