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Name Origin

Mustapha is an Arabic masculine given name meaning 'the chosen one' or 'the selected one'. It is derived from the Arabic verb 'istafa', which means 'to choose'. In Islamic tradition, Mustapha is a title given to the Prophet Muhammad.

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Famous People

Mustapha Kemal Atatürk (1881-1938)

Military leader and politician

  • Founder of the Republic of Turkey
  • Led Turkish forces to victory in the Turkish War of Independence
  • Implemented sweeping social and political reforms

Mustapha Akkad (1930-2005)

Film producer

  • Produced the Halloween franchise
  • Helped popularize the slasher genre

Mustapha Barghouti (1954-)

Politician

  • Prominent Palestinian politician and activist
  • Candidate for the presidency of the Palestinian National Authority
  • Advocate for Palestinian rights and self-determination