Boy name
Maulana name meaning
“our lord, our protector”
Maulana is a masculine name from Arabic mawlānā, meaning our lord or our protector. It combines mawlā, which can mean lord or protector, with -nā, meaning our. Alongside its function as an honorific, Maulana has become an established form used as a given name.
What does Maulana mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Maulana
From Arabic mawlānā, combining mawlā, which can mean lord or protector, with -nā, meaning our. Alongside its use as an honorific, Maulana is an established given name.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Maulana in Islam and the Quran
Maulana does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (مولانا) does, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 286.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Maulana
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Maulana, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Maulana as a first name
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Maulana Ahsan
Interpretation
May this protector always strive for what is best.Meaning of each word
- Maulana: our lord, our protector
- Ahsan: better, best
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Interpretation
May this protector pursue deep knowledge with strong determination.Meaning of each word
- Maulana: our lord, our protector
- Bagir: one who delves into knowledge
- Hamam: resolute, energetic
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Maulana Haq
Interpretation
May this protector always hold firmly to the truth.Meaning of each word
- Maulana: our lord, our protector
- Haq: truth, that which is right
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Interpretation
May this child become a great protector and close friend.Meaning of each word
- Maulana: our lord, our protector
- Akbar: greater, greatest
- Khalil: an intimate friend, a beloved companion
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Maulana Hilmi
Interpretation
May this protector always show patience and an open heart.Meaning of each word
- Maulana: our lord, our protector
- Hilmi: patient and forbearing
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Interpretation
May this beloved protector always hold hope within the heart.Meaning of each word
- Maulana: our lord, our protector
- Habib: beloved, dearly loved
- Raji: one who hopes
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Maulana Hikam
Interpretation
May this protector offer wisdom and words of wise counsel.Meaning of each word
- Maulana: our lord, our protector
- Hikam: wisdom and wise sayings
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Maulana Alfath
Interpretation
May this protector accompany new openings that lead toward victory.Meaning of each word
- Maulana: our lord, our protector
- Alfath: opening, victory
Maulana as a middle name
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Interpretation
May this protector achieve victory and grow in abundance.Meaning of each word
- Dhofir: one who achieves victory
- Maulana: our lord, our protector
- Zaidan: increase, abundant growth
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Interpretation
May this protector bring goodness through a gentle manner.Meaning of each word
- Khoir: goodness, something good
- Maulana: our lord, our protector
- Rifki: associated with gentleness
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Interpretation
An image of a willing protector like a grand building.Meaning of each word
- Rezha: willing acceptance or contentment
- Maulana: our lord, our protector
- Haikal: a large structure or bodily frame
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Interpretation
May this young protector be pictured within a heavenly garden.Meaning of each word
- Pirdaus: paradise, heavenly garden
- Maulana: our lord, our protector
- Ghulam: boy, young man
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Interpretation
An image of a protector and guardian beside a young gazelle.Meaning of each word
- Rasya: a young gazelle
- Maulana: our lord, our protector
- Havid: guardian; preserver
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Interpretation
May this protector create with generosity and an open hand.Meaning of each word
- Fathir: creator, originator
- Maulana: our lord, our protector
- Naufal: generous, munificent
Maulana as a last name
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Raihan Maulana
Interpretation
An image of a protector whose presence resembles fragrant greenery.Meaning of each word
- Raihan: a fragrant aromatic plant
- Maulana: our lord, our protector
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Ikhlas Maulana
Interpretation
May this protector hold a sincere heart and pure intentions.Meaning of each word
- Ikhlas: sincerity of heart, purity of intention
- Maulana: our lord, our protector
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Riyan Maulana
Interpretation
An image of a protector refreshed like someone whose thirst is quenched.Meaning of each word
- Riyan: fresh, quenched of thirst
- Maulana: our lord, our protector
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Fitrah Maulana
Interpretation
May this protector remain close to their own natural disposition.Meaning of each word
- Fitrah: innate disposition, original nature
- Maulana: our lord, our protector
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Interpretation
May this protector provide life's provisions in an appropriate way.Meaning of each word
- Saiba: correct; sound in judgment
- Rezky: sustenance, provision for life
- Maulana: our lord, our protector
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Hilmi Maulana
Interpretation
May this child offer protection with patience and an open heart.Meaning of each word
- Hilmi: patient and forbearing
- Maulana: our lord, our protector
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How to pronounce Maulana
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /maulana/ |
| Arabic script | مولانا |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦲꦸꦭꦤ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮅᮜᮔ |
Is Maulana a boy’s name?
Yes, Maulana is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 97% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Maulana ranks #51 among boy names in our data sample (224 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Maulana
Names with related meanings
- Agus♂Great, venerable
- Ali♂Exalted, high in rank
- Bambang♂A young nobleman or warrior
- Agung♂Great, exalted, majestic
- Adi♂Excellent, foremost, noble
- Wibowo♂Authority, dignity, grandeur
- Effendi♂Sir, a respectful designation
- Aziz♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Mulyadi♂Noble and excellent
- Syarif♂Honourable, noble, distinguished
- Karim♂Generous, noble, honourable
- Agustinus♂Venerable, worthy of honour
Famous people named Maulana
- Maulana · b. 1976
- Syekh Maulana Mansyuruddin
- Maulana Muhammad Shafiuddin · b. 1801
- Tb. Maulana Husni · b. 1936
- Maulana
- Maulana Abdan Sakur · b. 1991
- Maulana Adam Humaidy · b. 1979
- Maulana Ahmad Hasan · b. 1977
- Maulana Ainul Yaqin · b. 1994
- Maulana Akbar Syarif · b. 1997
- Maulana Al Fath
- Maulana Ali · b. 1993
FAQ about the name Maulana
What is the meaning of Maulana?
Maulana means our lord, our protector. From Arabic mawlānā, combining mawlā, which can mean lord or protector, with -nā, meaning our. Alongside its use as an honorific, Maulana is an established given name.
Is Maulana a boy’s name?
Yes, Maulana is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 97% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Maulana?
Maulana is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Maulana in the Quran?
Maulana does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (مولانا) does, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 286.
How many syllables does Maulana have?
Maulana has 3 syllables (Mau-la-na) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Maulana?
Maulana ranks #51 among boy names in our data sample (224 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Maulana?
Some ideas: Maulana Ahsan; Dhofir Maulana Zaidan; Raihan Maulana.
Famous people named Maulana?
Notable people named Maulana include Maulana, Syekh Maulana Mansyuruddin, Maulana Muhammad Shafiuddin.
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