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Alia

Alia is a girls' name of Arabic origin meaning “exalted, sublime.”

pronunciation

AH-lee-ah

meaning & origin

The name Alia means “exalted, sublime.” It comes from the Arabic language tradition.

A variant of Aaliyah, this name carries the same Arabic meaning of height and exaltation. It is used across Arabic-speaking, Persian, and South Asian Muslim communities. Alia is also a major character in Frank Herbert's Dune saga.

famous people named Alia

  • Alia Bhatt (actress)
  • Alia Atreides (Dune character)

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