Allah

noun

Al·​lah ˈä-lə 

ˈa-lə, 

ˈä-ˌlä  ä-ˈlä 

: god sense 1a

—used in Islam

Synonyms of Allah

• Lord
• God
• Father
• Creator

Examples of Allah in a Sentence

Muslims worship Allah

Recent Examples on the Web

The Houthis' Ansar Allah (Partisans of God) military and political movement controls the north and center of Yemen, including the capital Sanaa. — Jane Arraf, NPR, 22 July 2026

May Allah grant them victory and have mercy on their martyrs. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026

Oh Green, Allah is with you Renowned for an abundance of natural oil, Saudi Arabia is a nation that plays a major part in fuelling the global economy. — Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 11 June 2026

God, or Allah in the Arabic language, is believed to have revealed Islam’s holy book, the Quran, to Muhammad. — USA Today, 27 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Arabic allāh

First Known Use

1584, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Allah

• bala
• cala
• cholla
• mala
• sala
• scala
• amygdala
• areola
• cabala
• corolla
• impala
• kabbalah

Kids Definition

Allah

noun

Al·​lah ˈal-ə  ˈäl-ə 

ˈäl-ˌä, 

ä-ˈlä

: god sense 1

—used in Islam

Etymology

Arabic allāh