Find out how popular the first name Maylana has been for the last 15 years (from 2007 to 2021) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Maylana by gender

Based on the last 15 years of data, Maylana is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2021, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Maylana.

The history of the first name Maylana

The name Maylana is of Arabic origin, derived from the words "mal" meaning wealth or fortune and "lana" meaning soft or tender. It is believed to have first emerged in the Middle East during the medieval period, around the 7th-8th century CE.

The earliest recorded use of the name Maylana can be found in ancient Arabic texts and manuscripts, where it was often used as a descriptive name for newborn children, expressing the wish for them to have a prosperous and gentle life. The name was particularly popular among the Bedouin tribes of the Arabian Peninsula.

One of the most notable historical figures with the name Maylana was Maylana Jalaluddin Rumi, a 13th-century Persian poet, Islamic scholar, and Sufi mystic. Born in 1207 CE in Balkh (modern-day Afghanistan), Rumi's poetic works, such as the Masnavi and Diwan-e Shams-e Tabrizi, have had a profound influence on Persian literature and Sufism.

Another prominent Maylana was Maylana Abul Kalam Azad, an Indian scholar, poet, and a senior political leader during the Indian independence movement. Born in 1888 CE, he served as the first Education Minister of independent India and was a strong advocate for Hindu-Muslim unity.

In the 15th century, Maylana Makhdoom Ashraf Jahangir Samnani, a renowned Sufi saint from South Asia, played a significant role in spreading Islam and Sufism in the region. His teachings and spiritual guidance attracted followers from across the subcontinent.

Maylana Muhammad Iqbal, a philosopher, poet, and politician from British India, was also a notable figure with this name. Born in 1877 CE, he is considered one of the most influential thinkers of the modern Muslim world and is often referred to as the "Spiritual Father of Pakistan."

Maylana Shams Tabrez, a 13th-century Persian Sufi mystic and spiritual guide, was a close companion and mentor to the famous poet Rumi. His teachings and influence on Rumi's life and work have been widely recognized in Sufi literature.

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