135 babies named Moussa in Germany (city panel) since 2010,
peaking in the 2010s.
Recorded from 2010 to 2025.
Births per year — the shaded band is its generation (Generation Alpha)
Origin:Hebrew (perhaps Egyptian).
Meaning: saved, drawn from the waters.
Moussa is the Arabic form of Moses, from the Hebrew "Moshe", linked to the verb "draw (from the waters)", perhaps from Egyptian "mes" ("born from").
Frequently asked questions about Moussa
What does the first name Moussa mean?
“Rescued” or “drawn from the waters”: Moussa is the Arabic form of Moses.
When is Moussa celebrated?
On September 4th, the day the prophet Moses is honored.
In which religions is Moussa found?
Moses/Moussa is revered by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam; he is the most frequently cited prophet of the Quran.
What is the origin of the name?
Originally Hebrew (Moshe), possibly with Egyptian influence (“mes”, born from), and via Arabic Mūsā.
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