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Musab

Boy name · 7 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Musab: 7 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2016.

From its Arabic roots, the name Musab means “steadfast” or “one who endures hardship,” deriving from the word *sa’b* (“difficult”). The most renowned bearer is Musab ibn Umayr, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad known as the first ambassador of Islam, whose courage and devotion are still celebrated. While no major Scottish places share this name, it appears across the Muslim world, including a neighbourhood in Amman, Jordan. A notable variant is the transliteration “Mus’ab,” and the name has grown steadily in Scotland as part of the country’s multicultural naming landscape, often chosen for its strong, resilient meaning.