Ali

Commonly explained as ‘elevated’ or ‘exalted’.

Ali is a masculine given name used across many Arabic-speaking and Muslim-majority regions, and it also appears widely outside those communities through global usage. It’s short, easy to spell in Latin script, and tends to be recognized in many countries. The name is commonly linked to Arabic "ʿAlī" (علي), often explained as conveying the idea of being elevated or exalted. Because Arabic is written in a different script, you may see minor transliteration variation; in English-language contexts, Ali is the most common Latin spelling. Pronunciation in English is often ah-LEE with stress on the second syllable. A practical tip is to note that some speakers use a slightly different first vowel depending on their language background, so confirming the person’s preferred pronunciation is worthwhile.

Etymology: From Arabic "ʿAlī" (علي), traditionally connected to a root conveying height or exalted status.