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The most accepted theory is that Mushka comes from Muskat, meaning nutmeg, due to its pleasant and fragrant connotations. While the exact moment when Muskat became associated with a personal name is not clear, the name gained widespread use in the 20th century, especially after the Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Schneerson became a prominent figure within Chabad. The name Mushka has a soft, endearing quality, and over time, it became associated with warmth, kindness, and sweetness, which are qualities many families hoped to convey when naming a daughter.