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

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

In Gaza City, Rami Deif Allah, who was displaced from Beit Hanoun, was drying out soaked mattresses in the weak sunshine, with his elderly mother and children.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2025

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

When police arrested Mr Monzo on suspicion of murder, he was asked if he understood, to which he said: "Allah, Allah will unite us all" and "God, God, will reunite us all," the court heard.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2025

Please, Allah, help the poor people in Pakistan who don’t have enough to eat and protect my cousins in Pakistan.

From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan

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