Mustapha

Mustapha Meaning & Origin

About Mustapha
The name "Mustapha" is of Arabic origin and is commonly used in Muslim cultures. It is derived from the Arabic word "mustafa" which means "chosen" or "selected." The name carries the connotation of being favored or preferred by God. It is often given to boys as a way to express the hope that they will be blessed or chosen for a special purpose in life.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Mustapha are male.

Mustapha Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -26.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MSTF
🗽 NYSIIS
MNAFFA
🔊 Soundex
M023010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 S T AA1 F AH0
🌐 IPA
/mustapha*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MSTF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M231

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mustapha in Braille

Here's how to represent Mustapha in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Mustapha in braille

How to Spell the Name Mustapha in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Mustapha using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Mustapha in sign language

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