Ala

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Meaning

Nobility, excellence

Origin

Arabic

Global Spellings

Arabic علاء
Urdu الا
Persian آلا
Bengali আলা
Pashto الا

Alternate Spellings

The name Ala is a classic masculine title rooted in Arabic tradition. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Nobility, excellence', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Ala, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Ala comes from the Arabic root '-l-w, the same root behind Ali, meaning “height” or “elevation.” It is translated as “nobility” or “excellence.”