English word origin

Etymology of Mulla

Borrowed from Arabic ملا (mullā, “mullah”). This surname is predominantly found in India.

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Source etymology 1

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A surname from Arabic.

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Borrowed from Arabic ملا (mullā, “mullah”). This surname is predominantly found in India.

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Borrowed-form mentionملاar · mullah
Root classification mentionو ل يar

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Source etymology 2

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A locality in the Bogan council area, central New South Wales, Australia.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Unknown.

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