Molla

Molla Meaning & Origin

About Molla
The surname Molla is of Italian and Spanish origin, derived from the Latin word "mollis" meaning "soft" or "gentle." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a gentle or mild-mannered personality. The surname Molla can also be found in other cultures, such as in Turkey and Bangladesh, where it has different meanings and origins.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Molla is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Molla: 768
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 30,420
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.26

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Molla based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Molla is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ML
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/molla*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ML', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Molla in Braille

Here's how to represent Molla in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Molla in braille

How to sign the name Molla using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Molla using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Molla in sign language

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