name
Arabic
Ali
ah-LEE
/ɑːˈliː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
ali
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Arabic (widespread Muslim world)
- Meaning
- High; exalted; noble; cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad
- Gender
- male
Pronunciation tips
One of the most common names in the Muslim world; also used in non-Muslim contexts
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