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Musa

Origin and Meaning: Musa is a surname of Arabic origin, derived from the personal name Musa which means "Moses" in Arabic. The name Moses is of Hebrew origin, meaning "drawn out (of the water)".

Historical Significance: The surname Musa is commonly found in the Middle East and among people of Arabic, Turkish, and Islamic backgrounds. It is also used by some individuals of British origin, often as a result of historic migrations and intercultural exchanges.

Distribution and Variants: The surname Musa is found worldwide, particularly in regions with significant Muslim populations. Variants of the name may include Moussa, Moussavi, and Mousa.

Famous Individuals: While the surname Musa is not as widely recognised in British history, it has been borne by notable individuals in other parts of the world, particularly in fields such as politics, sports, and literature.

References: For further information on the surname Musa, one may refer to genealogical records, historical archives, and cultural studies related to Islamic naming conventions and family lineages.

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There are approximately 2,437 people named Musa in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,578th most common surname in Britain. Around 37 in a million people in Britain are named Musa.

Region of origin: Middle East

Country of origin: Turkey

Religion of origin: Muslim

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Abdul
Adam
Ahmed
Ali
Hassan
Ibrahim
Ismail
Mohamed
Mohammed
Sajid
Yusuf

Female

Aisha
Aliya
Amina
Asma
Erica
Fatima
Joy
Mariam
Nadia
Patience
Rehana
Roselyn
Salma
Zainab
Zubeda

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