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Name Origin

Aaliyah is an Arabic feminine given name meaning 'exalted', 'high', or 'sublime'. It derives from the Arabic root 'ala', which means 'to rise' or 'to ascend'.

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Famous People

Aaliyah Dana Haughton (1979-2001)

Singer and Actress

  • Sold over 8 million albums worldwide
  • Won three American Music Awards
  • Starred in films like 'Romeo Must Die' and 'Queen of the Damned'