Mustafa

Mustafa Meaning & Origin

About Mustafa
The surname Mustafa is of Arabic origin and is derived from the personal name Mustafa, which means "chosen" or "selected" in Arabic. It is a common name among Muslims and is often associated with the Islamic prophet Muhammad, who is also known as Mustafa. The surname Mustafa signifies a person who is chosen or favored, reflecting a sense of honor and distinction.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Mustafa is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Mustafa: 5,873
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,875
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.99

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mustafa based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Mustafa is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MSTF
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M023010
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M UW0 S T AA1 F AH0
🌐 IPA
/muˈstΙ‘fΙ™/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MSTF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M231

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mustafa in Braille

Here's how to represent Mustafa in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Mustafa in braille

How to sign the name Mustafa using Sign Language

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

The name Mustafa in sign language

Numerology