Musa

/ MOO-SAH /
boyclassicmythicarabicprophet

“drawn out of water” — Arabic

#5252024 rank
2024peak year
4,877babies named Musa since 1880
▲ +97%5-year trend

Musa popularity over 145 years

💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024

peak 202418801920196020002024

What does Musa mean?

The Arabic and Turkish form of Moses, honoring the prophet revered in Islam. It is a mainstay across the Muslim world, from West Africa to Central Asia.

OriginArabic
Syllables2
Genderboy
Styleclassic, mythic

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