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Name Origin

Musa is a masculine given name of Arabic origin. It means 'Moses' in Arabic and is directly derived from the biblical figure Moses, a prominent prophet in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

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Famous People

Musa ibn Musa al-Khawarizmi (780-850)

Mathematician, Astronomer

  • Developed the concept of algorithms
  • Contributed to algebra and trigonometry
  • Authored influential works on mathematics and astronomy

Musa I of Mali (1280-1337)

Emperor

  • Expanded the Mali Empire to its greatest extent
  • Famous for his pilgrimage to Mecca with a large entourage and caravan of gold
  • Patronized scholarship and Islam

Musa Barrow (1998-)

Professional Footballer

  • Plays as a forward for Bologna and the Gambia national team
  • Known for his pace, dribbling skills, and goal-scoring ability

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