Boy name
Mastafa name meaning
“chosen; selected and distinguished”
Mastafa means “chosen” or “selected and distinguished” and is a spelling associated with Mustafa. Its Arabic source is muṣṭafā, expressing the result of being chosen. Used for boys in Türkiye, it has a direct connection with Mustafa, which provides a concrete related name sharing the same meaning.
What does Mastafa mean?
Chosen; selected and distinguished
In Turkish: seçilmiş; seçkin kılınmış
Mastafa is a spelling whose connection with Mustafa needs confirmation. Under that interpretation, it conveys selection and shares Mustafa's association with an epithet used for Muhammad in Islamic tradition. The spelling difference does not establish a separate meaning, and the original record should clarify how this form arose.
Origin of the name Mastafa
Mastafa is probably a variant spelling of Mustafa. Mustafa derives from Arabic muṣṭafā (مصطفى), meaning chosen or selected.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Mastafa
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mastafa/ |
| Arabic | مصطفى |
Is Mastafa a boy’s name?
Yes, Mastafa is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Mastafa does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Mastafa
Famous people named Mastafa
- Mastafa Güler · b. 1975
FAQ about the name Mastafa
What is the meaning of Mastafa?
Mastafa means “chosen; selected and distinguished”. Mastafa is probably a variant spelling of Mustafa. Mustafa derives from Arabic muṣṭafā (مصطفى), meaning chosen or selected.
Is Mastafa a boy’s name?
Yes, Mastafa is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Mastafa in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Mastafa nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Mastafa?
Mastafa is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Mastafa have?
Mastafa has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Mastafa?
Mastafa does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Mastafa?
Notable people named Mastafa include Mastafa Güler.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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