Aaliya
Aaliya is a Muslim girl name meaning “High, exalted, sublime”.
| Meaning | High, exalted, sublime |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عالية |
| Pronunciation | AA-lee-yah |
| Arabic root | ع ل و (ʿ-l-w) — to be high |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Aaliya
Aaliya is from ʿĀliya, the feminine of ʿĀlī, meaning high, lofty or exalted. The same root gives ʿAlī and the divine name al-ʿAlī. It is a classic Arabic girl's name and the spelling with 'aa' is common in South Asia. In English it is also spelled Aliya or Aaliyah.
Is Aaliya a Muslim name?
Yes. Aaliya (ʿĀliya) is an Arabic Muslim name meaning exalted.
Is Aaliya in the Quran?
The Quran describes Paradise as 'a lofty garden' (jannatin ʿāliya) (Quran 69:22).
Where is the name Aaliya used?
Used across the Muslim world.
Gifts with the name Aaliya
- Aaliya name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Aaliya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aaliya mean?
Aaliya means 'High, exalted, sublime'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Aaliya a Muslim name?
Yes. Aaliya (ʿĀliya) is an Arabic Muslim name meaning exalted.
How do you write Aaliya in Arabic?
Aaliya is written عالية in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Aaliya?
Aaliya is pronounced AA-lee-yah.
Is Aaliya mentioned in the Quran?
The Quran describes Paradise as 'a lofty garden' (jannatin ʿāliya) (Quran 69:22).