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Mustafa
Mustafa (name) means a male given name of Arabic origin, meaning "the chosen one," widely used by Muslims. Example: “Mustafa Kemal Atatürk founded modern Turkey.”
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A male given name of Arabic origin, meaning "the chosen one," widely used by Muslims.
"Mustafa Kemal Atatürk founded modern Turkey."
"Prominent Palestinian politician Mustafa Barghouti told the BBC the closure was a "dangerous move" that meant "imprisoning" people in the West Bank and "depriving them from the only passage out"."
— Tom Bennett, Palestinians in West Bank stranded as Israel shuts only international crossing (2025)
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Etymology
From Arabic مُصْطَفَى (muṣṭafā, "the chosen one").
Synonyms
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Mostafa
Moustafa
Mustapha
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What does “Mustafa” mean?
The word “Mustafa” means a male given name of Arabic origin, meaning "the chosen one," widely used by Muslims.
How do you use “Mustafa” in a sentence?
Here is “Mustafa” used in a sentence: “Mustafa Kemal Atatürk founded modern Turkey.”
What part of speech is “Mustafa”?
“Mustafa” is a name.
Where does the word “Mustafa” come from?
The word “Mustafa” comes from Arabic. From Arabic مُصْطَفَى (muṣṭafā, "the chosen one").
Is “Mustafa” a common word?
“Mustafa” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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