ALI

n. Ali ibn Abi Talib, a very important leader in early Islam and the first Imam for Shia Muslims.

n. The fourth Caliph and first Shia Imam, Ali ibn Abi Talib, whose life and leadership are central to Islamic history and theology.

“Many students study the life of Ali to understand the early history of Islam.”

“The theological distinctions between Sunni and Shia Islam often centre on the historical role and succession of Ali after the Prophet Muhammad.”

n. a common male name or family name that comes from the Arabic word for high or noble.

n. A masculine given name or surname of Arabic origin, etymologically derived from the root meaning 'high', 'exalted', or 'noble'.

“Ali is one of the most popular names for boys in the Middle East.”

“The professor, Dr. Ali, published several influential papers on the economic development of the Gulf region during the late twentieth century.”

n. a short, friendly way to say names like Alison or Alistair.

n. A diminutive or hypocoristic form of the English given names Alison (feminine) or Alistair (masculine).

“Everyone at the office calls her Ali instead of Alison.”

“Although his legal name was Alistair, he introduced himself as Ali to his teammates to foster a more casual atmosphere.”

Informal