Moussa
MOO-sah
Popularity
#3489
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Arabic
Total Births
1,057
Peak Year
#46 in 2013
First Recorded
1988
Style
Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
The Arabic and West African form of Moses, derived from Hebrew, meaning 'drawn out' or 'saved from the water.'
Nickname Watch
Kids pick up nicknames whether parents plan for it or not. Make sure you like the short forms too.
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Moussa Dembélé
Belgian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Nicknames
Personality Traits
Want to explore Moussa further?
Get personalized name suggestions or dive deep into the cultural history of Moussa.
More Names to Explore
View allAmir
Arabic
Meaning
Derived from the Arabic word meaning 'prince', 'commander', or 'ruler'.
Zayden
Arabic
Meaning
Zayden is a modern invented name, likely a variant of Zaidan, which is of Arabic origin meaning "to increase" or "abundance."
Kairo
Arabic
Meaning
Variant spelling of Cairo, the capital city of Egypt, whose name ultimately derives from the Arabic "al-Qāhira," meaning "the victorious".