Musa

Meaning & Origin

Quranic name of the prophet known in English as Moses

More About Musa

Musa is the name used in the Quran for Moses. Quran 19:51 identifies him as a messenger and prophet. A prophetic association describes the bearer of the name, rather than a literal Arabic word meaning.

Islamic Naming Context

Musa is explicitly named in Quran 19:51. This entry establishes the Quranic identification; the historical etymology needs separate linguistic review.

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Sources

• quran.com

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