Girl name
Mualla name meaning
“raised high; exalted, elevated”
Mualla means “raised high,” “exalted” or “elevated.” It comes from Arabic muʿallā, a form expressing the idea of being lifted or held high. Used for girls in Türkiye, the name evokes an elevated summit and belongs to the classical vocabulary of height and distinction preserved in Turkish names.
What does Mualla mean?
Raised high; exalted, elevated
In Turkish: yükseltilmiş; yüce, yüksek
Mualla generally evokes elevation in dignity or esteem rather than physical height alone. Its source word also served as an adjective in Ottoman Turkish. It is close in meaning to Ali, Âliye, and Ulvi; its use as a feminine name in Turkish is independent of the Arabic form's grammatical gender.
Origin of the name Mualla
From Arabic muʿallā (معلى), meaning “raised high” or “exalted.” It became established in Turkish as the classical name Mualla.
Double names with Mualla
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Mualla Nafiye
Meaning of each name
- Mualla: raised high; exalted, elevated
- Nafiye: beneficial, bringing usefulness or benefit
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Dilvin Mualla
Meaning of each name
- Dilvin: name evoking the heart and love
- Mualla: raised high; exalted, elevated
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Mualla Almira
Meaning of each name
- Mualla: raised high; exalted, elevated
- Almira: Name of the queen in the opera Almira
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Hazan Mualla
Meaning of each name
- Hazan: autumn; the season of falling leaves
- Mualla: raised high; exalted, elevated
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Mualla Nezahat
Meaning of each name
- Mualla: raised high; exalted, elevated
- Nezahat: moral purity, refinement, and integrity
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Ceyhan Mualla
Meaning of each name
- Ceyhan: the name of a river in Çukurova
- Mualla: raised high; exalted, elevated
How to pronounce Mualla
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mualla/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | معلی |
| Arabic | معلى |
Is Mualla a girl’s name?
Yes, Mualla is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data, 7% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Mualla does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 15 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Muallâ
Names that sound like Mualla
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Mualla
- Mualla Eyüboğlu · b. 1919
- Mualla Sürer · b. 1902
- Muallâ Akarca · b. 1918
- Mualla Gorodetzky · b. 1922
- Mualla Gökçay · b. 1913
- Mualla Kavur · b. 1930
- Muallâ Kaynak · b. 1931
- Mualla Mukadder Atakan · b. 1924
- Muallâ Özbek · b. 1914
- Mualla Öztürk · b. 1925
- Mualla Selçuk · b. 1956
- Muallâ Çetin
FAQ about the name Mualla
What is the meaning of Mualla?
Mualla means “raised high; exalted, elevated”. From Arabic muʿallā (معلى), meaning “raised high” or “exalted.” It became established in Turkish as the classical name Mualla.
Is Mualla a girl’s name?
Yes, Mualla is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data, 7% of bearers are male.
Is Mualla in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Mualla nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Mualla?
Mualla is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Mualla have?
Mualla has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Mualla?
Mualla does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 15 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Mualla?
Other spellings: Muallâ.
What names go well with Mualla?
Some ideas: Mualla Nafiye; Dilvin Mualla; Mualla Almira.
Famous people named Mualla?
Notable people named Mualla include Mualla Eyüboğlu, Mualla Sürer, Muallâ Akarca.
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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