Boy name
Mulla name meaning
“religious scholar; teacher of religious learning”
Mulla means “religious scholar” or “teacher of religious learning.” It derives from Persian mullā, a title connected with Arabic mawlā, and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. The related spelling Molla appears in the historical designation of the Ottoman scholar Molla Gürani.
What does Mulla mean?
Religious scholar; teacher of religious learning
In Turkish: din bilgini; medrese hocası
Mulla is a title for a scholar or teacher within traditions of Islamic learning. It belongs to the same historical naming background as Turkish Molla. Although it can function as a given name, in older documents it often precedes another name as a title indicating learning or a scholarly role.
Origin of the name Mulla
Mulla comes from the Persian title mullā, historically connected with Arabic mawlā. Turkish also uses the form Molla.
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 Mulla
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mulla/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ملا |
Is Mulla a boy’s name?
Yes, Mulla is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Mulla does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Mulla
Names with related meanings
- Arif♂Knowing, perceptive, possessing insight
- Zeki♂Quick to understand
- Aydın♂Bright, illuminated
- Renas♂One who knows the way
- Fikret♂Thought
- Zana♂♀Knowing, knowledgeable
- Burhan♂Conclusive proof, clear and compelling evidence
- İrfan♂Deep understanding, knowledge and insight
- Fehmi♂Associated with understanding and comprehension
- Agah♂Aware
- Alim♂Scholar
- Deha♂Exceptional intellectual or creative ability
Famous people named Mulla
- Mulla Ömer Kart · b. 1900
FAQ about the name Mulla
What is the meaning of Mulla?
Mulla means “religious scholar; teacher of religious learning”. Mulla comes from the Persian title mullā, historically connected with Arabic mawlā. Turkish also uses the form Molla.
Is Mulla a boy’s name?
Yes, Mulla is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Mulla in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Mulla nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Mulla?
Mulla is of Arabic and Persian origin.
How many syllables does Mulla have?
Mulla has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Mulla?
Mulla does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Mulla?
Notable people named Mulla include Mulla Ömer Kart.
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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