Moustapha Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmoo-STAH-fah / /muːˈstɑːfə/Arabic; French
Meaning
Arabic: 'the chosen one'; French: variant of Mustafa
Historical & Cultural Background
In Arabic culture, Moustapha is derived from 'Mustafa', meaning 'the chosen one', often used in Islamic contexts. The name is also popular in French-speaking countries as a variant, reflecting the historical influence of Arabic culture in regions such as North Africa.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Mustafa
- Moustafa
International Variants
- Mustafa (Arabic)
- Mustapha (French)
Famous people named Moustapha
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Fictional characters named Moustapha
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Moustapha was first seen in the United States in 1995. Moustapha has ranked as high as #1327 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in New York. In the past 5 years the name Moustapha has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Moustapha (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 18 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 23 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2024 | 12 |