Unisex name
Maula name meaning
“master, protector, ally”
Maula is a name of Arabic origin used for both girls and boys, meaning master, protector, or ally. It comes from mawlā, an Arabic word with several related senses. The source word can also describe someone joined by a bond of protection and allegiance.
What does Maula mean?
Master, protector, ally
In Indonesian: tuan, pelindung, pendamping
The ending -la occurs in names with varied origins, including Laila, Nabila, and Bella. It has no single meaning of its own; the meaning belongs to each complete name. More girl names ending in -la →
Origin and cultural usage of Maula
From Arabic mawlā, a word that can mean master, protector, or someone joined by a bond of protection and allegiance.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Maula in Islam and the Quran
Maula does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (مولى) does, for example in QS Muhammad [47]: 11 and QS Ad-Dukhan [44]: 41.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Maula
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Maula, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Maula: master, protector, ally
- Ulfiah: closeness and friendship
- Lubna: storax tree yielding fragrant resin
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Meaning of each word
- Maula: master, protector, ally
- Khoiriyah: good, benevolent
- Fitria: relating to innate nature
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Maula Barokah
Meaning of each word
- Maula: master, protector, ally
- Barokah: a blessing bringing goodness
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Meaning of each word
- Dalila: guide, one who shows the way
- Maula: master, protector, ally
- Azzahra: radiant, luminous
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Maula Dania
Meaning of each word
- Maula: master, protector, ally
- Dania: near, within reach
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Meaning of each word
- Maula: master, protector, ally
- Suraya: the Pleiades star cluster
- Khoriyah: good; virtuous
How to pronounce Maula
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /maula/ |
| Arabic script | مولى |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦲꦸꦭ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮅᮜ |
Is Maula a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Maula is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 44% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Maula ranks #357 among unisex names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Maula
- Mala♂♀Flower garland, floral wreath
- Mula♂The beginning or starting point
- Mauli♂♀Crown or headdress
- Maria♀Beloved
- Maulana♂Our lord, our protector
- Maya♀Illusion, an apparent reality
- Musa♂Name of a scriptural prophet
- Mulia♂♀Exalted and esteemed
- Muda♂Young, still youthful
- Mulya♂♀Noble, honored, highly valued
- Maruli♂To gain good fortune or benefit
- Mila♀Dear, beloved
Famous people named Maula
- Maula Akbar Mulyadi Putra · b. 1999
- Maula Saputri · b. 1999
FAQ about the name Maula
What is the meaning of Maula?
Maula means master, protector, ally. From Arabic mawlā, a word that can mean master, protector, or someone joined by a bond of protection and allegiance.
Is Maula a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Maula is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 44% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Maula?
Maula is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Maula in the Quran?
Maula does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (مولى) does, for example in QS Muhammad [47]: 11 and QS Ad-Dukhan [44]: 41.
How many syllables does Maula have?
Maula has 2 syllables (Mau-la) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Maula?
Maula ranks #357 among unisex names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Maula?
Some ideas: Maula Ulfiah Lubna; Maula Khoiriyah Fitria; Maula Barokah.
Famous people named Maula?
Notable people named Maula include Maula Akbar Mulyadi Putra, Maula Saputri.
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