Musa

Meaning of Musa

Musa is the Arabic form of Moses. It means "drawn out of the water" or "saved from the water."

Musa has Arabic roots — browse every Arabic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Musa

Musa is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #470 in 2025 from #930 in 2015.

Notable people named Musa

• Musa al-Sadr
  Lebanese philosopher and Shia cleric
• Musa Barrow
  Gambian professional footballer
• Musa Hadid
  Real estate developer
• Musa Keys
  South African Amapiano artist
• Musa Çelebi
  Ottoman prince

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Questions about the name Musa

What does the name Musa mean?

Musa means musa is the arabic form of moses. it means "drawn out of the water" or "saved from the water.", and it comes from Arabic origins.

Is Musa a boy's or a girl's name?

Musa is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Musa?

In 2025, Musa ranked #470 for boys, up from #525 the year before.

When was Musa most popular?

Musa peaked at #470 in 2025.