Girl name
Emetullah name meaning
“female servant of God”
Emetullah means “female servant of God.” It comes from Arabic amat Allāh, combining ama, meaning “female servant,” with Allāh, meaning “God.” Used for girls in Türkiye, the name has a linguistic connection with Abdullah, which similarly combines a word for a servant with the divine name.
What does Emetullah mean?
Female servant of God
In Turkish: Allah'ın kadın kulu
Emetullah is a religious name expressing servanthood to God through a feminine noun. It parallels Abdullah in both meaning and construction. The name appears in Ottoman history in Emetullah Râbia Gülnûş Sultan, illustrating its use as part of a longer personal name as well as its independent religious meaning.
Origin of the name Emetullah
It comes from Arabic amat Allāh (أمة الله), combining ama, meaning a female servant, with Allāh. The compound expresses female servanthood to God.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Emetullah
| Syllables | 4 · 9 letters · 9-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /emetullah/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | امة الله |
| Arabic | أمة الله |
Is Emetullah a girl’s name?
Yes, Emetullah is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Emetullah does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Emetullah
What is the meaning of Emetullah?
Emetullah means “female servant of God”. It comes from Arabic amat Allāh (أمة الله), combining ama, meaning a female servant, with Allāh. The compound expresses female servanthood to God.
Is Emetullah a girl’s name?
Yes, Emetullah is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Emetullah in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Emetullah nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Emetullah?
Emetullah is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Emetullah have?
Emetullah has 4 syllables and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Emetullah?
Emetullah does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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