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 |
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NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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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 |