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Musa

Muslim Boy Name · Scholarly Verified

مُوسَى

Saved from water, One who conversed with Allah (Kalimullah)

The noble name of Prophet Musa (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ), Kalimullah, recipient of the Torah.

Themes: blessing

Origin:
Arabic
Transliteration:
Mūsā • Pronounced: (Moo-saa)
Prominent Regional Familiarity
South Asia, Middle East / Gulf, Southeast Asia, Türkiye, Western Communities
Naming Tradition
South Asian Muslim Names,Arabic/Gulf Muslim Names,Turkish Muslim Names,Southeast Asian Muslim Names,Western Muslim Names
Associated Countries & Lineage
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Indonesia, Malaysia, Türkiye, UK, USA, Canada, Australia
Primary Quranic / Hadith Source
Quran (Surah Ta-Ha 20:9, Surah Al-Qasas 28:7)
Authenticated Scholarly Sources
Fatawa Razawiyyah, Vol. 24

Similar & Related Islamic Names

  • Aadil

    Just, Upright, Fair, Righteous Ruler
    عَادِل
  • Aaftab

    Sun, Bright light, Radiance of guidance
    آَفْتَاب
  • Aamir

    Prosperous, Populated, Full of Life, Companion of Prophet ﷺ
    عَامِر
  • Abdul Aziz

    Servant of the All-Mighty
    عَبْدُ الْعَزِيز

What is the meaning of the Islamic name Musa (مُوسَى)?

The Islamic name Musa (مُوسَى) means "Saved from water, One who conversed with Allah (Kalimullah)". It is of Arabic origin and is suitable for a Muslim boy.

What is the Islamic significance of the name Musa?

The noble name of Prophet Musa (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ), Kalimullah, recipient of the Torah.

Musa (مُوسَى) — Meaning, Origin & Islamic Significance | SALAH Live