"Mulla" meaning in English

See Mulla in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Forms: Mullas [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Arabic ملا (mullā, “mullah”). This surname is predominantly found in India. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ar|ملا|t=mullah|tr=mullā}} Arabic ملا (mullā, “mullah”), {{root|en|ar|و ل ي}} Head templates: {{en-proper noun|s}} Mulla (plural Mullas)
  1. A surname from Arabic.

Inflected forms

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