Name Element 'ALA 2

Type Word
Usage Arabic
Scripts علاء(Arabic)

Meaning & History

Arabic word meaning "excellence, height, elevation" [1].

Related Items

Given Name DescendantsAla, Ala ad-Din, Ala al-Din(Arabic) Aldin, Aldina(Bosnian) Aladdin(Literature) Alaattin(Turkish)
Same Spelling'ala 1, àlà, ala

Sources & References

  1. Wehr, Hans. A Dictionary of Modern Written Arabic. Spoken Language Services, 1979, page 749.
Entry added April 23, 2024