Ali
Ali (name) means a male given name of Arabic origin, also a common surname. Example: “Ali greeted his cousins at the airport.”
How to use Ali
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA widely used Arabic first name and surname.
Word forms
Alis plural, Alis plural
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_____ greeted his cousins at the airport.
Etymology
From Arabic Ali, meaning "high" or "exalted".
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Rhymes for Ali
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What does “Ali” mean?
The word “Ali” means a male given name of Arabic origin, also a common surname. In plain terms, a widely used Arabic first name and surname.
How do you pronounce “Ali”?
“Ali” is pronounced AH-lee (/ˈɑːli/ in IPA).
How do you use “Ali” in a sentence?
Here is “Ali” used in a sentence: “Ali greeted his cousins at the airport.”
What part of speech is “Ali”?
“Ali” is a name.
Where does the word “Ali” come from?
The word “Ali” comes from Arabic. From Arabic Ali, meaning "high" or "exalted".
Is “Ali” a common word?
“Ali” is a fairly common word in modern English.
Is Ali a first name or a surname?
Ali functions as both. It is a male given name of Arabic origin and is also widely used as a family surname across many cultures.
Is Ali a boy's name or a girl's name?
As a name of Arabic origin, Ali is traditionally a male given name. In English it can occasionally appear as a short informal form of names like Alison or Alice, but on its own it is most commonly a boy's name or a surname.
What origin does the name Ali come from?
Ali is a name of Arabic origin. It is common throughout Arabic-speaking communities and, as a surname, appears in many countries around the world.
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