Muslim boy name
Ali: name meaning
علي
“High, exalted, noble”
BoyGender
ArabicOrigin
NoIn the Qur'an
Ali ibn Abi Talib, the Prophet's cousin and the fourth caliph.
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
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Questions
What does Ali mean?
Ali (علي) means "High, exalted, noble". It is a Arabic name for a boy.
Is Ali a Muslim name?
Yes. Ali is used by Muslims around the world. Ali ibn Abi Talib, the Prophet's cousin and the fourth caliph.
Is Ali mentioned in the Qur'an?
Ali is not mentioned in the Qur'an as a name, but its meaning is good, which is what matters in Islam.