Aala
Aala is a Muslim girl name meaning “Blessings, favours of God”.
| Meaning | Blessings, favours of God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | آلاء |
| Pronunciation | aa-LAA |
| Arabic root | أ ل و (ʾ-l-w) — favour, blessing |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Aala
Aala is a spelling of Ālāʾ, the Arabic plural of ilā, 'a favour or blessing'. It is best known from Surat al-Raḥmān, whose refrain asks which of the favours of your Lord you will deny. The old gloss 'noble, exalted' is a confusion with ʿAlāʾ; Ālāʾ is a popular girl's name in the Arab world, often written Alaa.
Is Aala a Muslim name?
Yes. Aala (Ālāʾ) is a Quranic word name meaning God's blessings, popular with Muslim families.
Is Aala in the Quran?
It is the refrain of Surat al-Raḥmān: 'So which of the favours (ālāʾ) of your Lord would you deny?' (Quran 55:13).
Where is the name Aala used?
Popular in Egypt, Iraq, the Levant and the Gulf, usually spelled Alaa.
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Spellings and variants of Aala
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aala mean?
Aala means 'Blessings, favours of God'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Aala a Muslim name?
Yes. Aala (Ālāʾ) is a Quranic word name meaning God's blessings, popular with Muslim families.
How do you write Aala in Arabic?
Aala is written آلاء in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Aala?
Aala is pronounced aa-LAA.
Is Aala mentioned in the Quran?
It is the refrain of Surat al-Raḥmān: 'So which of the favours (ālāʾ) of your Lord would you deny?' (Quran 55:13).