Ali

Origin and meaning of Ali

Ali comes from the Arabic ʿAlī (علي), 'high, exalted, sublime', and is one of the divine attributes in Islamic tradition. The name carries immense historical and religious weight: it was borne by ʿAlī ibn Abī Ṭālib, cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad and the fourth caliph, a central and revered figure of Islam. It is extremely common throughout the Muslim world, from Africa to Asia, and ranks among the most common boys' names of all for its brevity and noble meaning.

Famous people

• Ali ibn Abi Talib— statesman

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