How to say it
MU · sa
/ˈmuː.sɑː/
Masculine
Musa
Drawn from the water
What it means
The Arabic form of Moses, the prophet, traditionally read as 'drawn from the water.'
Musa is the Arabic form of Moses, the prophet who appears throughout the Quran and the Bible, traditionally read as 'drawn from the water.' Musa is one of the most honored prophets in Islam, and the name is widespread across the Muslim world and parts of Africa. Mansa Musa, the medieval Malian emperor, was among the richest people in history. Said MOO-sah.
Popularity over time
peaked at #470 in 2025, currently #470 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–present. See where the names are moving
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- Worth knowing
The Arabic form of Moses, a major prophet in Islam.
- Pop culture
Mansa Musa, the immensely wealthy medieval Malian emperor.
Spelling variants
- Moussa
- Moosa
- Mousa
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