'Ali

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Elevated, noble, sublime, exalted
Scripts(How to write)
علي (Arabic)
عليّ(Arabic)
Pronunciation
AH-lee
‘A-lee
Popularity
Ali is a very popular name worldwide, especially in Muslim countries. It ranks as the 48th most popular name for boys in the United States, and it is also commonly used in Australia, Canada, and Europe.

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'Ali Name meanings & History

Elevated, noble, sublime, exalted. Alternate transcription of Arabic عليّ (see Ali 1). Ali is primarily used as a masculine given name, but it can also be used as a surname.

Zodiac Sign of 'Ali:

Synonyms of 'Ali:

A: Assertive,Argumentative,Angry,Aggressive,Action,Ambitious

L: Lovely,Liaison,Languid,Lazy,Lover,Legal,Luscious

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

'Ali is:

  • a Devious name
  • a Informal name
  • a Modern name
  • a Unintellectual name

Famous People

Ali ibn Abi Talib, Islamic caliph and cousin of Muhammad; Muhammad Ali, American boxer and cultural icon; Ali ibn Husayn, Islamic scholar and mystic; Ali Khamenei, Supreme Leader of Iran.

Related Names to 'Ali

Aly, Alix, Aaliyah, Alia

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