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Ali

Boy Namearabic Arabic#8 Popular

Meaning: "High, elevated, exalted"

AH-lee
/ˈɑːliː/
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What Does Ali Mean?

Ali means "High, elevated, exalted".

Different Meanings of Ali (3)

  • 1High
  • 2Elevated
  • 3Exalted

Ali means "high" or "elevated" in Arabic. It is a name of great significance in Islam, borne by the Prophet's cousin and son-in-law.

Etymology and Historical Origins

From Arabic عَلِيّ (ʿalī) meaning "high, elevated, lofty." Related to the root ʿ-l-w meaning to be high.

How to Pronounce Ali

AH-lee

Syllables: A-li

IPA: /ˈɑːliː/

Ali Name Origin

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Famous People Named Ali

A

Ali ibn Abi Talib

Fourth Caliph of Islam

Arabian · b. 601

M

Muhammad Ali

Boxer

American · b. 1942

Ali in Other Scripts

Arabic

علي

Urdu

علی

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ali

What does Ali mean?
Ali means "high," "elevated," or "exalted" in Arabic. It signifies nobility and loftiness of character.

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