This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is masculine; and the pattern is *la or *lah.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Achila m GothicAchila II (died circa 714) was the Visigothic king of Hispania from 710 or 711 until his death. The kingdom he ruled was restricted to the northeast of the old Hispanic kingdom on account of the Arabo-Berber invasions.
Acuetla m NahuatlMeaning uncertain. The first element might be
atl "water" or the negative prefix
a-, and the second might derive from
cuetla "break" or
cuetlauh "to wither".
Aderinola f & m YorubaThe first part, Aderi, means "crown" or "royalty," the second part, Nola, means "wealth" or "riches." The name is interpreted as "crowned with wealth" or "royalty with riches".
Aderinsola f & m YorubaMeaning "a crown walks into wealth" or "royalty walks into wealth", from the Yoruba words
adé (crown),
rìn (to walk),
sí (into) and
ọlá (honor, wealth).
Ağabala m AzerbaijaniFrom the Turkish title
ağa meaning "lord, master" and Azerbaijani
bala meaning "child".
Aganjusola m Yoruba Mythology, Yoruba (Rare)Means "the one with the stiff face makes honor" in Yoruba. According to Yoruba tradition, this is the name of a warrior king deified after his death, said to fight by shooting fire. He is associated with wilderness, the desert, and volcanoes... [
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Aizatullah m KazakhTranslates roughly to "divine offspring of the moon". Derived from the Kazakh word
ay, meaning "moon", the Kazakh and Persian word
zâde meaning "offspring", and the Kazakh and Arabic suffix
-ullah, meaning "Allah (God)".
Ajala m & f YorubaMeans "fights and survives" in Yoruba, from
jà "to fight, struggle" and
là "to survive". Alternatively, the final element could be
lá "to lick; to become worn out".
Akela f & m Literature, IndianAkela is a fictional character in Rudyard Kipling's stories,
The Jungle Book (1894) and
The Second Jungle Book (1895).
Akela m & f Hindi (Rare)Akelā means "single or solitary" in Hindi. Akela (Akelā also called The Lone Wolf or Big Wolf) is a fictional character in Rudyard Kipling's stories, The Jungle Book (1894) and The Second Jungle Book (1895)... [
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Akinfela m YorubaMeans "bravery expands the coast of wealth" in Yoruba.
Al-'ala' m ArabicMeans "the exalted". Laqab of
Ala 1. This was the personal name of Abu Sa'd al-'Ala' ibn Sahl (c. 940–1000), a Muslim mathematician, physicist and optics engineer... [
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Aman Allah m ArabicMeans "protection of
Allah" from Arabic أمان
(ʾamān) meaning "protection, shelter, security, peace" combined with الله
(Allah).
Anala m HinduismMeaning "fire." A Hindu attendant god. He is one of the eight vasu deities who serve the god
Indra.
Angula m OvamboMeans "morning" in Ovambo. This name is traditionally given to children born in the morning.
Arandela m & f FilipinoSpanish origin meaning a flat discus or a washer. In Serbian origin, Arandel meaning chief angel or archangel so adding the A in Arandel to form Arandela gives it a feminine characteristic meaning Female Archangel.
Arifullah m Arabic, UrduMeans "expert of the religion" from عارف (
ʿārif) meaning "learned, knowing, expert" combined with الله (
Allah)
Arinola f & m YorubaMeans "one amongst honour" or "in the midst of wealth" in Yoruba, from
àárín "centre, middle" combined with either
ọlá "honour, respect" or
ọlà "wealth"... [
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Asarelah m BiblicalOne of the Asaphites appointed by David to the temple service.
Asavela f & m XhosaMeans "they still appear" in Xhosa. A famous bearer is South African actress Asavela Mngqithi.
Athula m SinhaleseDerived from Sanskrit अतुल
(atula) meaning "incomparable, unequalled, unparalleled".
Attakullakulla m CherokeeMeans "leaning wood" in Cherokee, from
*ada meaning "wood", and
*gulkalu, a verb that implies something long, leaning against some other object.
Attala m GermanicDerived from an Ancient Germanic word meaning "fatherly, paternal".
Ayaquixtla m NahuatlProbably derived from Nahuatl
ayac "no one, nobody" and
ixtla "before, in the presence of, contemporary with".
Ayatullah m Arabic, UrduDerived from the same root as the Persian religious title of آیتالله
(Ayatollah), which originated from a term in passage 51:20–21 of the Quran. It was not commonly used as a title until the early 20th century... [
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Azimullah m Arabic, UrduMeans "magnificence of
Allah", from Arabic عَظِيم
(ʿaẓīm) meaning "magnificence, grandiose" and الله
(Allah).
Badiambila m & f LubaMeans "let them speak among themselves" in Luba-Kasai.
Bathala m Philippine MythologyMeans "god, deity" in Tagalog, derived from Sanskrit भट्टार
(bhaṭṭāra) meaning "holy, honourable, venerable" (through a transmission from Malay
betara). In native Tagalog mythology, Bathala is the deity who created the universe... [
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Beytullah m Turkish (?)Turkish. The name Beytullah is of Arabic origin and means "House of the God, Home of Allah, Qaba".
Bismillah m Arabic, Urdu, PashtoFrom the Arabic phrase بِسْمِ ٱللّٰه
(bi-smi llāh) meaning "in the name of God (Allah)", from اِسْم
(ism) "name" combined with اللّٰه
(allāh) "
Allah".
Blå m & f Swedish (Rare)Means "blue" in Swedish. Ultimately derived from Old Norse
blár meaning "blue" but often denoting "dark, black" (compare
Bláinn). A few hundred years ago sometimes used as a variant or short form of
Blasius.
Campanella m LiteratureFrom Latin
campanella (a smallish suspended bell used in medieval monastic cloisters), itself deriving from
campana, meaning "bell". It appears in "Night on the Galactic Railroad", a classic Japanese fantasy novel by Kenji Miyazawa.
Chiemeela m IgboThis is a name that is given among the Igbos usually it has a celebratory undertone to it. It is formed by joining two words "CHI-EMEELA" - "God thank you"
Chi-God and
Emeela-thank you/well done Usually it is given to baby boys when the parents are satisfied or do not wish to have more children, especially if the gender of the child was sought after.
Chintila m GothicChintila (c. 606 – 20 December 639) was a Visigothic King of Hispania, Septimania, and Galicia from 636. He succeeded Sisenand in a time of weakness and reigned until his death.
Chokhamela m MarathiDerived from Sanskrit
चोक्ष (
cokṣa) "faultless, honest" and
मेधा (
medhā́) "wisdom, intelligence". This was the name of a Hindu saint in Maharashtra, India in the 14th century.
Chula m & f ThaiMeans "star-shaped kite" or "excellent, beautiful, ravishing" in Thai.
Colla m Scottish, Irish, Irish MythologyThis is said to have been the name of three warrior brothers who founded the Irish kingdom of Airgialla and whose descendents ruled the Scottish kingdom of Dal Riada. ... [
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Daifallah m ArabicMeans "guest of Allah" in Arabic, from
ضيف (
dayf) meaning "guest" combined with
الله (
Allah)
Ɗantala m HausaFrom the Hausa
ɗa meaning “son” and
Tàlātā̀ meaning “Tuesday”.
Dela m Caucasian MythologyMeans "god, deity" in Chechen. In Chechen mythology, Dela was the supreme god who created the earth. In modern times, his name is sometimes used to refer to
Allah, the Islamic God.
Dela m & f Ghanaian (Archaic)Dela is a name of Ghanaian origin. It can be used for both sexes. Dela has a strong meaning, that is “Savior". Used by the people of the Volta region.
Dhabihullah m ArabicThe first element of this name is derived from Arabic ذبيحة
(dhabiha) meaning "slaughtered animal, sacrificial victim" as well as "sacrifice, offering". The same word is also the name for the prescribed Islamic method of ritual slaughter of animals... [
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Dhikrullah m ArabicMeans "reminder of Allah" from ذكر (
zikr) meaning "rememberance, reminder" combined with الله (
Allah)
Dola f & m IndianDerived from Sanskrit
dola "swinging, oscillating".
Drakula m LiteratureForm of
Dracula used in Azerbaijan, Basque Country, Bosnia, Croatia, Hungary, Latvia, Poland, Serbia, Slovenia and Turkey.
Drella m & f Popular CultureA nickname for Andy Warhol used by his friends, a combination of Dracula and Cinderella.
Elisala m & f TuvaluanMeaning unknown. This is one of the top names in Tuvalu. Politician Elisala Pita is a well-known bearer.
Enaiatollah m LiteratureVariant of
Enayatollah. This spelling of the name is rare and likely originated from Italian novelist Fabio Geda's 'In the Sea There are Crocodiles: Based on the True Story of Enaiatollah Akbari', a historical fiction novel centering on a young boy from a small village in Afghanistan which falls prey to Taliban rule in early 2000... [
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Enayatollah m PersianPersian form of
Inayatullah. A notable bearer of this name was the Iranian historian and philosopher Enayatollah Reza (1920-2010).
Fadilah f & m Arabic, Indonesian, MalayArabic alternate transcription of
Fadila as well as the Indonesian and Malay form. It is sometimes used as a masculine name in Indonesia.
Fadl Allah m ArabicMeans "generosity of
Allah" from Arabic فضل
(fadl) meaning "grace, generosity" combined with الله
(Allah).
Falah m ArabicMeans "success, achievement, salvation, deliverance" in Arabic.
Farajollah m PersianPersian form of
Farajullah. A known bearer of this name was the Iranian film director Farajollah Salahshoor (1952-2016).
Farajullah m ArabicDerived from the Arabic noun فرج
(faraj) meaning "relief, release" combined with the Arabic noun الله
(Allah) meaning "God" (see
Allah).
Fathallah m ArabicVariant transcription of
Fathullah. Known bearers of this name include the Syrian politician Fathallah Saqqal (1898-1970) and the Moroccan politician Fathallah Oualalou (b... [
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Fathollah m PersianPersian form of
Fathullah. A notable bearer of this name was the Iranian prime minister Fathollah Khan Akbar (1878-1967).
Fathullah m ArabicThe first element of this name is derived from the Arabic noun فتح
(fath), which can mean "opening" as well as "conquest, victory" and "help, support". The second element is derived from the Arabic noun الله
(Allah) meaning "God" (see
Allah).
Feizollah m PersianMeans "grace of
Allah", from Persian فیض
(feyz) meaning "grace" (of Arabic origin) combined with الله
(Allah).
Fethullah m TurkishTurkish form of
Fathullah. A notable bearer of this name is the Turkish author and Islamic scholar Fethullah Gülen (b. 1941).
Fidimalala m & f MalagasyFrom the Malagasy
fidy meaning "choice, preference" and
malala meaning "beloved".
Ghaibullah m Arabic, AfghanDerived from the Arabic noun غيب
(ghaib) meaning "absence, the unseen, that what is hidden or concealed" combined with the Arabic noun الله
(Allah) meaning "God" (see
Allah).
Gigola m Georgian (Rare)Diminutive of
Grigol. A notable bearer of this name was the Georgian actor Grigol "Gigola" Talakvadze (1914-2001).
Hacıbala m AzerbaijaniMeans "child of the hajji" from Azerbaijani
hacı meaning "hajji (a Muslim who has visited Mecca)" and
bala meaning "child".
Hasimbola m & f MalagasyFrom the Malagasy name for the Dracaena elliptica plant, which in folklore is reputed to bring wealth and happiness.
Hazratullah m AfghanMeans "holiness of Allah" from Persian
حضرت (
hazrat) meaning "holiness, excellency, majesty" combined with
الله (
Allah)
Ȟéla m SiouxMeans "little mountain" in Lakota. This is the Lakota name of famous basketball player Kyrie Irving, an enrolled member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe through his late mother.
Herimalala m & f MalagasyFrom the Malagasy
hery meaning "force, power" and
malala meaning "beloved, esteemed".
Herivola m & f MalagasyFrom the Malagasy
hery meaning "force, power" and
vola meaning "silver" or "money".
Hibatullah m ArabicMeans "gift of
Allah", derived from Arabic هبة
(hiba) meaning "gift, donation" combined with Arabic الله
(Allah).
Hidayat Allah m ArabicMeans "guidance of
Allah" from Arabic هداية
(hidāya) meaning "guidance" combined with الله
(Allah).
Hlomla m & f XhosaMeans "to comment on something" in Xhosa.
Hoala f & m HawaiianDerived from the Hawaiian word "
hoʻala", which means "to scent" or "to awaken".
Ibadullah m Arabic, UrduThe first element of this name is derived from Arabic عباد
('ibad), which is the plural of the noun عبد
('abd) meaning "servant, slave". The second element is derived from the Arabic noun الله
(Allah) meaning "God" (see
Allah)... [
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Ikila m GreenlandicDerived from the Greenlandic word
iikkuluk meaning "how sweet you are".
Imla m BiblicalMeaning "whom God will fill up," "fullness" or "replenisher." Father or progenitor of Micaiah the prophet.
Irfanullah m Arabic, UrduDerived from the Arabic noun عرفان
(irfan) meaning "knowledge, awareness, learning" (see
Irfan) combined with the Arabic noun الله
(Allah) meaning "God" (see
Allah).... [
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Ishtar-deela m Caucasian MythologyPossibly from the name
Ishtar combined with Chechen дела
(dela) meaning “god, deity”. This is the name of the Vainakh god of death and ruler of the underworld.
Ixtla m & f NahuatlIt means "a place where Obsidian abounds"
Izzat Allah m ArabicMeans "glory of
Allah" from Arabic عزة
(ʿizza) meaning "honour, glory, power, might" combined with الله
(Allah).
Jarallah m Arabic (Rare)Means "neighbour of
Allah", from Arabic جار
(jār) meaning "neighbour, refugee" combined with اللّٰه
(allāh) "Allah".
Jayapala m SanskritMeans "protector of victory", from Sanskrit जय (
jayá) meaning "victory" and पाल (
pāla), "protector". This is the name of a ruler of the Hindu Shahi dynasty from 964 to 1001 CE in what is today the corner of Afghanistan, Pakistan and India.
Jochola m & f MayanMight refer to or reference a sacred flower.
Jogaila m Lithuanian, HistoryDerived from the Lithuanian verb
joti meaning "to ride horseback" combined with old Lithuanian
gailas, which usually means "strong, potent" but has also been found to mean "sharp, jagged" as well as "angry, fierce, violent" and "miserable, sorrowful, remorseful"... [
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Kahula f & m HawaiianHawaiian name with the combination of
ka meaning "the" +
hula meaning "dance".