Molla Name Origin
/MOL-la/-
Turkish (Turkic) 40%
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Bangladeshi (Bangladeshi) 35%
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Egyptian (Arab) 25%
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Name Details
- First Name: Molla
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Eastern
- Gender: Male
Name Origin
The name 'Molla' is of Ottoman Turkish origin, meaning 'scholar' or 'learned person'. It is used as a title and given name in Turkish-speaking regions and historically in Islamic cultures. The name is also common in South Asian countries like Bangladesh, where it signifies a religious scholar, and in Egypt, reflecting Arab cultural influence.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Molla each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).