Name meaning
Musa
Boy's nameƏrəb mənşəliIn the Quran
Brought forth from the water; the prophet chosen by Allah.
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Name meaning and origin
Musa is a prophet's name of Hebrew-Egyptian origin, whose meaning is explained as "drawn out of the water": a reference to the fact that as a child his mother placed him in a basket and set him adrift on the River Nile.
In the Quran, the name Musa is the most frequently mentioned prophet name (136 times). The Prophet Musa (AS) is known for standing against Pharaoh, the revelation of the Torah, and guiding the Children of Israel.
Name details
- Gender
- Boy's name
- Origin
- Ərəb mənşəli
- Letter count
- 4
- Appears in the Quran
- Yes
- Variants
- Moses
- Pronunciation
- muˈsɑ
Notable people with this name
The Prophet Musa (AS)
The prophet to whom the Torah was revealed, the messenger of Allah who stood against Pharaoh and led the Children of Israel.
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Frequently asked questions
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How many times does the name Musa appear in the Quran?
The name Musa is mentioned 136 times in the Quran: it is the most frequently occurring prophet's name.What is the meaning of the name Musa?
Musa means "one drawn from the water".