Mostak

Mostak is a masculine given name used in parts of South Asia and among Muslim communities in various regions. It has several transliterations, including Mostaq, Mostik, Mustaq, and Mustak, and in some cases may appear as a surname where given names are used as family identifiers.

The name is most commonly found in countries with Bengali, Urdu, and Arabic linguistic influences, such as Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan, and within diaspora communities around the world. It appears in personal records, literature, and media as a common given name.

Etymology and meaning vary by language and culture. In many contexts it is related to Arabic- or Persian-derived naming traditions that carry associations with esteem, steadfastness, or being chosen, and the different spellings reflect transliteration from various scripts rather than a single fixed form. The form Mostak arises from transliteration choices among speakers of different languages and writing systems.

Notable individuals bearing the name Mostak exist in diverse fields, but there is no single figure universally identified as representative of the name. As with many personal names, its prominence tends to be regional and cultural rather than global, and its usage can evolve with migration and changing naming practices.