Arabic Names that Start With M

Mousa is an Arabic masculine name that serves as a variant of Moses (Musa in Arabic). The name carries deep historical and religious significance, as Moses is an important prophet in Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. Mousa literally means 'saved from water,' reflecting the biblical/Quranic story of Moses being rescued from the Nile as an infant. The name is widely used throughout the Middle East, North Africa, and Muslim communities worldwide. In Western countries, Mousa remains relatively uncommon but is growing in popularity among Arab and Muslim diaspora communities. The name conveys qualities of leadership, wisdom, and divine guidance, reflecting the prophetic figure it honors.

Mozes is a variation of Moses, a name with ancient Hebrew origins meaning "drawn out of the water," referring to the biblical account of baby Moses being rescued from the Nile River. This particular spelling with a 'z' instead of 's' and without the second 's' reflects Dutch, Hungarian, and some Eastern European naming traditions. While the biblical Moses is one of history's most significant religious figures who led the Israelites out of Egypt, the Mozes spelling gives the name a distinctive European flavor. Though less common than the standard Moses, this variant maintains the name's powerful historical and religious significance while offering a slightly different visual and phonetic quality. The name suggests leadership, wisdom, and divine guidance.