♂♀ Name Ali

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Ali is a ♀ girl name and a ♂ boy name. That makes Ali one of the gender-neutral unisex names.

Where does the name Ali come from?

Ali is an Arabic masculine name. Especially known by Ali ibn Abi Talib, a son-in-law and cousin of Muhammad. Besides, Ali is a short form of names beginning with “Al-“, e.g. Alexandra, Alexander, Alison or Alistair and thus a unisex name.

What does the name Ali mean?

Ali means “high”, “exalted”, “lofty”, “elevated”, “sublime” or “noble” (from Arabic “ʿalā/عَلَا”). Deriving from e.g. Alexander or Alexandra, Ali means “defending men”.

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Last updated: 1/4/2025