Alija

Meaning & origin

The male first name Alija originates from the Arabic region and means "noble" or "exalted". It is a shortened form of the name Ali, which is considered one of the names of Allah in Islam. The name Alija is mainly widespread in Muslim countries such as Bosnia, Albania, and Turkey. In the Arab world, it is also used as a female first name, meaning "the exalted".

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