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mul·la

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Mullah, Mollah, Mullanoun

    a Muslim trained in the doctrine and law of Islam; the head of a mosque

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  1. mulla

    A Mulla is a title given to Islamic clerics, scholars or religious leaders, primarily in Shia Muslim communities. They are educated in Islamic theology and sacred law, often serving various roles such as leading prayers, teaching religious studies, and giving advice on Islamic jurisprudence. The term is derived from the Arabic word "mawla", meaning "master" or "guardian". The usage and status of the title can vary across different Muslim cultures and countries.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Mullanoun

    same as Mollah

Surnames Frequency by Census Records

  1. MULLA

    According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Mulla is ranked #37591 in terms of the most common surnames in America.

    The Mulla surname appeared 592 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Mulla.

    46.4% or 275 total occurrences were White.
    44.7% or 265 total occurrences were Asian.
    2.8% or 17 total occurrences were of two or more races.
    2.8% or 17 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of mulla in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of mulla in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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