Musa
In Arabic: مُوسَى
The name of the Prophet Musa عليه السلام, mentioned in the Qur’an connected to calling to Allah and the salvation of Bani Israel
اسم نبيّ الله موسى عليه السلام، ذكره القرآن مقرونًا بالدعوة إلى الله ونجاة بني إسرائيل
- Boy name
- Prophetic
- Faith
- Virtue
- Short
- Strong sound
- Common
- Pan-Arab
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مُوسَى, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
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Pleased to meet you, I'm مُوسَى.
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- What does the name Musa mean?
- The name of the Prophet Musa عليه السلام, mentioned in the Qur’an connected to calling to Allah and the salvation of Bani Israel
- Is Musa a boy or a girl name?
- Musa is a boy name.
- How is Musa written in English?
- Musa in Arabic: مُوسَى.
- Does Musa fit the father's name?
- Fit depends on the father or family name. Enter it in “Try the name now” on this page and we score the transition, length balance, and cadence.