Ali

Meaning "high one"

Ali is an Arabic name meaning "elevated" or "exalted," common throughout the Muslim world.

In Islamic history, Ali ibn Abi Talib was the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad, and the fourth caliph—a figure of central importance to Shia Muslims.

The name gained broader recognition in the West through boxer Muhammad Ali: Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.

boxing

heavyweight

Highest combat weight class

rope-a-dopePassive defense until exhaustion
knockoutIncapacitating final blow
jabQuick, straight blow

float like a butterfly · Thrilla in Manila · Frazier · ring · punch · footwork · champion · title · bout · rounds

historical

Shia

Islam's second-largest branch

SunniIslam's largest branch adherent
HusseinArabic name meaning good-looking
HasanArabic masculine name

cousin · son-in-law · Ghadir Khumm · sword · succession · Medina

name

Muhammad

HassanArabic masculine given name
HusseinArabic name meaning good-looking
AhmedArabic masculine name

Abdullah · Omar · Ibrahim · Fatima · Aisha · Arabic · Muslim · Islamic · honorable · exalted

fictional

thieves

Those who commit larceny

caveUnderground hollow in rock
sesameOilseed for tahini
AladdinStoried genie summoner

Arabian Nights · treasure · Alibaba · merchant · Baghdad · folklore · tale

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