Allah
الله
/ ah-LAH /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇨🇩 DR Congo
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Spiritual
Meaning & Etymology
God
God
Etymology
Derived from the Arabic word Allah, meaning ‘The God’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantu > Northeast Bantu > Swahili
Cultural context
In DR Congo, the name Allah is primarily used by Swahili-speaking Muslims and reflects the Islamic influence in the region.
Symbolism
The name symbolises the monotheistic belief in a single, all-powerful deity in Islam.
Religious reference
Quran – Al-Ikhlas (112:1-4)