TheNameDBMoussa
PatronymicMeaning
Derived from the Arabic name Musa, meaning drawn out or saved from water.
Etymology
An Arabic patronymic surname derived from the given name Musa (Moses), which has biblical and Islamic significance. The name is widespread throughout Arabic-speaking regions and Muslim communities worldwide.
About the Moussa Surname
A widespread Arabic patronymic surname derived from the Islamic name Musa (Moses), common throughout the Arab world and Muslim communities. The name reflects Islamic naming traditions and has numerous notable bearers across various fields.
Distribution
Widespread throughout Arabic-speaking regions, North Africa, Middle East, and Muslim diaspora communities globally.
Notable Bearers
Moussa Traoré, Aly Moussa, various contemporary figures