| Pronunciation | /ˈmuːsə/ Arabic: [muːsaː] |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | Hebrew |
| Meaning | See "Moses" for hypotheses |
| Other names | |
| Alternative spelling | Mosa, Moosa, Mousa, Moussa |
| See also | Moses in Islam |
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Umm Musa is a female name of Semitic origin. It meaning is mother of Musa.
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