Mawlānā

مولانا
/ mow-LAH-nah /
Gender
Boy
Origin
🇸🇩 Sudan
Religion
Islam
First Seen
Trait
Authority

Meaning & Etymology

Our master, lord

Our master, lord

Etymology

From the Arabic mawlā meaning ‘master’ with the possessive suffix -nā.

Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Semitic > West Semitic

Cultural context

Commonly used as a title for religious scholars and leaders in Sudan.

Symbolism

Signifies respect and spiritual authority.

Religious reference

Islamic honorific for respected religious leaders

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