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Ali

Muslim Boy Name · Scholarly Verified

عَلِيّ

Exalted, High, Noble

The noble name of Amir al-Mu'minin Sayyiduna Ali ibn Abi Talib (رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ), fourth Caliph, Asadullah (Lion of Allah).

Themes: brave, strength

Origin:
Arabic
Transliteration:
‘Alī • Pronounced: (A-lee)
Prominent Regional Familiarity
South Asia, Middle East / Gulf, Southeast Asia, Türkiye, Western Communities
Naming Tradition
South Asian Muslim Names,Arabic/Gulf Muslim Names,Turkish Muslim Names,Southeast Asian Muslim Names,Western Muslim Names
Associated Countries & Lineage
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Indonesia, Malaysia, Türkiye, UK, USA, Canada, Australia
Primary Quranic / Hadith Source
Authentic Hadith Literature
Authenticated Scholarly Sources
Sahih Muslim · Fatawa Razawiyyah, Vol. 28

Similar & Related Islamic Names

  • Aadil

    Just, Upright, Fair, Righteous Ruler
    عَادِل
  • Aaftab

    Sun, Bright light, Radiance of guidance
    آَفْتَاب
  • Aamir

    Prosperous, Populated, Full of Life, Companion of Prophet ﷺ
    عَامِر
  • Abdul Aziz

    Servant of the All-Mighty
    عَبْدُ الْعَزِيز

What is the meaning of the Islamic name Ali (عَلِيّ)?

The Islamic name Ali (عَلِيّ) means "Exalted, High, Noble". It is of Arabic origin and is suitable for a Muslim boy.

What is the Islamic significance of the name Ali?

The noble name of Amir al-Mu'minin Sayyiduna Ali ibn Abi Talib (رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ), fourth Caliph, Asadullah (Lion of Allah).