Gender: Male
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Chosen one or preferred one, Honest, Intelligent, Chosen One
Pronunciation: muh-STAH-fuh, /mʌˈstɑːfə/, M AH S T AH F AH
Popularity Rank: #453
Derived from the Arabic name Mustafa, meaning 'chosen one' or 'preferred one'. It is a common name in Islamic cultures and is often used to show reverence for the Prophet Muhammad.
The name Mustapha is of Arabic origin and means Chosen one or preferred one, Honest, Intelligent, Chosen One, Prophet, Variant of Mustafa. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Mustapha is commonly found in Morocco, Nigeria, Algeria, and 76 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: muh-STAH-fuh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /mʌˈstɑːfə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M AH S T AH F AH
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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 Mustapha is recorded 123,628 times globally, ranking it as the 453th most common name worldwide.
Mustapha is most prevalent in Morocco, with 67,113 occurrences, making it the 29th most popular name in the country.
In Morocco, the name Mustapha is found among 1 in every 16 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | #29 | 1 : 16 |
| Nigeria | #31 | 1 : 67 |
| Algeria | #61 | 1 : 78 |
| France | #534 | 1 : 219 |
| Italy | #769 | 1 : 302 |
| Tunisia | #338 | 1 : 196 |
| Spain | #654 | 1 : 319 |
| Belgium | #657 | 1 : 329 |
| Egypt | #3,446 | 1 : 2,613 |
| United States of America | #4,141 | 1 : 2,805 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Mustapha from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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