Arabic
Ali
عليHigh; exalted
Boy namesMeaning of Ali
High; exalted
A short written name with a distinctive Arabic initial consonant. The Latin form Ali is used across many language communities.
At a glance
- Usage
- Boy names
- Origin
- Arabic
- First Arabic letter
- ع
- Arabic letters
- 3
- Pronunciation guide
- a-LEE
- Other spellings
- Aly
How to write and say Ali
- In Arabic
- علي
- In Latin letters
- Ali
This pronunciation guide is approximate and varies between families and languages. Use one consistent spelling on your child’s official documents.
Why consider the name Ali?
- The recorded meaning is “High; exalted.” Check the cited source and intended origin before relying on that interpretation.
- Compare علي in Arabic with Ali in Latin letters across your family’s languages.
- Other recorded spellings include Aly. Choose a consistent form for official documents.
- Try saying the name with your family name, and ask relatives how they would write and pronounce it.
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Questions about Ali
What does Ali mean?
High; exalted
How do you write Ali in Arabic and Latin letters?
The forms shown here are علي in Arabic and Ali in Latin letters. The official form may differ by country and family.
Are there other spellings of Ali?
Our recorded alternatives are Aly. Similar spellings do not always share an origin, so check the form you intend to use.
How is Ali pronounced?
Our approximate guide is a-LEE. Actual pronunciation varies by family and language.