Ali

Meaning

Proper Noun

  • A male given name from Arabic.
  • The Muslim caliph Ali ibn Abi Talib, considered by Shias to be Muhammad's successor.
  • A female given name or of its variants.
  • A male given name or of its variants.

Origin

  • From Arabic عَلِيّ, from the Arabic root .
  • Shortening.

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