Ali
Ali is a Muslim boy name meaning “High, exalted, noble”.
| Meaning | High, exalted, noble |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | علي |
| Pronunciation | AH-lee |
| Arabic root | ع ل و (ʿ-l-w) — to be high, to rise |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Ali
ʿAlī means 'high' or 'elevated' and is one of the most widely used Muslim names in the world. Its greatest bearer is ʿAlī ibn Abī Ṭālib, cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, husband of Fāṭima and the fourth Rightly Guided Caliph. The related divine name al-ʿAliyy, the Most High, gives the name added reverence.
Is Ali a Muslim name?
Yes. Ali is one of the most important Muslim names, borne by ʿAlī ibn Abī Ṭālib, the fourth caliph and a close Companion and relative of the Prophet ﷺ. It is honoured by Sunni and Shia Muslims alike.
Is Ali in the Quran?
Al-ʿAliyy is a name of Allah, as at the end of Ayat al-Kursi: 'And He is the Most High, the Most Great' (Quran 2:255).
Where is the name Ali used?
Used in every Muslim community worldwide, from Morocco to Indonesia.
Gifts with the name Ali
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Spellings and variants of Ali
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ali mean?
Ali means 'High, exalted, noble'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Ali a Muslim name?
Yes. Ali is one of the most important Muslim names, borne by ʿAlī ibn Abī Ṭālib, the fourth caliph and a close Companion and relative of the Prophet ﷺ. It is honoured by Sunni and Shia Muslims alike.
How do you write Ali in Arabic?
Ali is written علي in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Ali?
Ali is pronounced AH-lee.
Is Ali mentioned in the Quran?
Al-ʿAliyy is a name of Allah, as at the end of Ayat al-Kursi: 'And He is the Most High, the Most Great' (Quran 2:255).