Ali
/AH-lee/ Arabic Male
Meaning & Origin
Ali is a Arabic name meaning ""high" or "elevated"". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Argentina. Arabic, from the root ʿ-l-w (ع ل و) meaning "highness," "elevation," or "sublimity."
Quick Facts
Language Arabic
Gender Male
Phonetic AH-lee
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as AH-lee. Keep the original Arabic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Ali
- · Muhammad Ali - Boxer
- · Ali ibn Abi Talib - Fourth Caliph
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