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Name Origin

Ali is an Arabic masculine given name meaning 'exalted' or 'high'. It is a common name in the Islamic world and is often associated with Ali ibn Abi Talib, the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad.

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Famous People

Ali Khamenei (1939-)

Politician, religious leader

  • Supreme Leader of Iran since 1989
  • Influential figure in Iranian politics and Shia Islam