Musa

Pronunciation: [ my-OOS-uh ]

Boy Name #525 Most Popular Rising 2 Syllables

The most-mentioned prophet in the Quran

Arabic Islamic African Turkish Swahili

Spiritual Traditional Strong Classic International

Meaning & Origin

"drawn out of water"

Origin: Hebrew

Language: Arabic

"saved, rescued"

Origin: Arabic

Language: Arabic

The Story of Musa

Musa is the Arabic form of Moses, from the Hebrew Moshe, traditionally meaning drawn out of the water. In the Islamic tradition, Musa is one of the Ulul Azm — the five prophets of the highest determination — and is mentioned more times in the Quran than any other prophet. The name has been used continuously across the Muslim world for over 1,400 years.

Musa is among the most popular names across sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. In the UK, it has climbed into the top 50 boys names as the Muslim population has grown. In West Africa, names like Moussa have been common for centuries.

In Islam, Musa (Moses) is considered one of the greatest prophets, whose story occupies more space in the Quran than any other prophet. He is revered as Kalimullah — the one to whom God spoke directly. The name carries enormous spiritual weight in Muslim families worldwide.

Fun Facts

Musa is mentioned 136 times in the Quran, more than any other prophet
The name is in the top 10 in several West African countries including Nigeria and Senegal
Mansa Musa, emperor of Mali, is considered one of the wealthiest people in history

Musa in Other Languages

Hausa Musa

Arabic موسى

Hebrew מֹשֶׁה

Somali Muuse

Swahili Musa

Turkish Musa

Famous People Named Musa

Mansa Musa

Royalty

1280

Emperor of the Mali Empire, considered one of the wealthiest individuals in history, known for his extravagant pilgrimag...

Emperor of the Mali Empire, considered one of the wealthiest individuals in history, known for his extravagant pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324

Musa (Prophet)

Religious

Prophet in Islam (Moses), one of the five most revered prophets and the most frequently mentioned in the Quran

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2
Popularity Rank: #525
Total SSA Count: 566
Cultural Origins: Arabic Islamic African Turkish Swahili
Pronunciation: Easy
Formality: Moderate
Cross-Cultural Ease: Moderate

Alternative Spellings

Mustafa #821 Musab #2287 Mustafo #2780

Common Nicknames

Pairs Well With

Musa Ahmed Musa Ibrahim Musa Ali Musa Hassan Musa Omar Musa Yusuf

Sibling Names

Fatima Aisha Ibrahim Adam Maryam Yusuf Zainab

Also a Girl Name

Musa is also used as a girl name, ranked #49073.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Musa

What does the name Musa mean?

"drawn out of water" (from Hebrew). "saved, rescued" (from Arabic). Musa is the Arabic form of Moses, from the Hebrew Moshe, traditionally meaning drawn out of the water. In the Islamic tradition, Musa is one of the Ulul Azm — the five prophets of the highest determination — and is mentioned more times in the Quran than any other prophet. The name has been used continuously across the Muslim world for over 1,400 years.

What is the origin of the name Musa?

Musa has Hebrew, Arabic, Islamic, African, Turkish, and Swahili origins. In Hebrew, it means "drawn out of water". In Arabic, it means "saved, rescued".

Is Musa a boy or girl name?

Musa is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #525. As a girl name, it is ranked #49073. Musa is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Musa?

Musa is pronounced my-OOS-uh.

How popular is the name Musa?

Musa is currently ranked #525 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Musa?

Common nicknames for Musa include Mu.

What are good middle names for Musa?

Popular middle name pairings include Musa Ahmed, Musa Ibrahim, Musa Ali, Musa Hassan, Musa Omar, and Musa Yusuf.

What are good sibling names for Musa?

Names that pair well with Musa as siblings include Fatima, Aisha, Ibrahim, Adam, Maryam, Yusuf, and Zainab.

How many syllables does Musa have?

Musa has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.

Is Musa a common or rare name?

Musa is moderately common, ranked #525 for boys in the US. You will encounter it, but it stands out.

About the Name Musa

Musa is a boy name with Arabic, Islamic, African, Turkish, and Swahili origins . The name means "drawn out of water" in Hebrew .

Is Musa a boy or girl name? Musa is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #525 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #49,073. Musa is more commonly used as a boy name.

Musa is currently ranked #525 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

The name Musa has 2 syllables and is pronounced my-OOS-uh, making it easy to pronounce and remember.

Common nicknames for Musa include Mu. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Musa include Mustafa, Musab, Mustafo . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.