Quranic
Musa
Moo-sah
Pronunciation: Moo-sah
موسى
Boy
Origin
Arabic
Meaning
Saved from the water; the name of a major Prophet
Thematic Cluster
Not specified
Islamic Status
Recommended
Verification
Likely Valid
Quality Score
96
Religious Confidence
76
Letters
4
Qur'anic / Islamic Reference
No widely cited direct Qur'anic reference is attached to Musa.
Musa is a Arabic name commonly explained as Saved from the water; the name of a major Prophet. It is often grouped with Quranic names in modern name lists.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
Names With Similar Meaning
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Moisture, or the one who cools the throat with water
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Farthest, extreme, name of the holy mosque
Taha
Pure, Mystic, Name of a Surah
Mikaeel
Who is like God?, Name of an Angel
Mina
In Japanese, it means 'Beautiful' (美奈). In the Islamic context, it is derived from 'Minna' (منة), meaning 'Gift,' 'Favor,' or 'Grace' from Allah
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