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Musa

Musa is a long-established boys’ name with a traditional meaning linked to water.

Meaning

Name references commonly explain Musa as coming from water or being connected with water. It also appears in the Quran as the name of a prophet.

Origin

Musa is associated with the Hebrew form Mûşeh, while some sources trace its meaning to an Egyptian word for water. These accounts suggest that its linguistic roots are best described with some caution.

In recent years

Musa ranks 97th in the latest official top hundred, with a best-ever position of 32nd and 45 appearances overall. A long-standing classic, it has featured in all five most recent lists, though its ranking has eased slightly lately.

Letters4
Syllables2
InitialsM
Rank#97on 45 lists
DirectionEasing

How does it look on a plaque?

On a wooden Meşgalem name plaque, Musa above the baby's birth date makes a simple, warm keepsake.

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