Musa
/?mu?.sa?/ · 2 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Hebrew / Arabic ◈ 2 syllables
"Drawn from water, Moses"

From Hebrew / Arabic

Musa means drawn from the water — the Arabic form of Moses, from the Hebrew. In the Quran, Musa IS the most-mentioned prophet — appearing 136 times. Mansa Musa IS the richest person in human history. Two syllables of the most-mentioned-Quranic-prophet, the richest person EVER, and the Arabic Moses.

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Musa at a glance
MeaningDrawn from water, Moses
OriginHebrew / Arabic
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 9
US Rank (today)#764
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Why parents love Musa
  • Musa IS the most-mentioned prophet in the Quran — 136 times.
  • Mansa Musa IS the richest person in HISTORY.
  • Two syllables with a sacred, Arabic sound: MOO-sah.
  • The meaning drawn from water carries Exodus depth.
  • The Arabic form gives genuine Islamic heritage.
The vibe of Musa
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Origin & history of Musa
Hebrew Moshe Arabic Musa
1
Hebrew / Arabic roots
Musa IS the Arabic Moses — the most-mentioned Quranic prophet (136 times). Mansa Musa IS the richest person in history.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Arabic; Quranic; Mansa Musa (c. 1280–1337).
3
Today
Musa remains a beloved choice, ranking #764 in the US. 5,485 babies have been named Musa since 1891.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Islamic tradition, SSA data
How popular is Musa?
2024 peak year
Today, Musa is rarely chosen — ranked around #764, with only about 334 babies given the name per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 2024, 566 babies were given the name (ranked #525 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 2010s. Musa has been trending upward in recent years. In all, around 5,485 babies have been registered as Musa since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
566 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #525)
334 Avg. per year
(last decade)
3,340 Total registrations
last 10 years
5,485 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #764) Popular
↑ Trending upward in recent years
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Numerology of Musa
9
Life path number
The Humanitarian
Compassion, wisdom and humanitarianism.

Musa's Life Path 9 is the humanitarian's number — 136-times-mentioned humanitarianism. People named Musa tend to be sacred, wealthy, and gifted at being the most-mentioned AND the richest.

Most-mentioned AND richest ever
136-times-Quran
Mansa-Musa-wealthiest
Arabic-Moses
Exodus-water
M4
U3
S1
A1
Sum: 9 → Life path 9
Personality of Musa
🌍
Compassionate soul
They carry the weight of the world with grace.
🎨
Richly creative
Deep feeling translates into deep art.
🌟
Old soul wisdom
They've always seemed wiser than their years.
💝
Unconditional love
Their love is vast and forgiving.
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