Allah

American

[al-uh, ah-luh, ah-lah] / ˈæl ə, ˈɑ lə, ˌɑˈlɑ /

noun

Islam.

the Supreme Being; God.

Allah British

/ ˈælə /

noun

Islam the Muslim name for God; the one Supreme Being

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Allah Cultural

The name for God, the Supreme Being, in the Arabic language; the common name for God in Islam.

Etymology

Origin of Allah

First recorded in 1580–90; from Arabic Allāh, akin to ilāh “god”

Example Sentences

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"It became impossible to operate, because any NGO operation that involved any material support to Ansar Allah became illegal," says an official at an international NGO, who requested anonymity.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

He prays to Allah, but is also putting his faith in Israel.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

Crowds clapped and cheered, singing praises to Allah, Madhoun recalled.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

Allah maintained his innocence from the time he was arrested to the day he died.

From Slate • Sep. 23, 2024

I change and make wudu in the en suite bathroom, cleaning myself slowly, thinking about talking to Allah.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali

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