Alieu
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Alieu
The name 'Alieu' is a Mandinka and Fula variant of the Arabic name 'Ali', meaning "exalted" or "noble," derived from the Semitic root ʕ-l-w.
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Etymology
The name 'Alieu' is a Mandinka and Fula variant of the Arabic name 'Ali', meaning "exalted" or "noble," derived from the Semitic root ʕ-l-w. It is predominantly used among Muslim communities in West Africa, particularly in The Gambia, Senegal, and Guinea, and is historically associated with Ali ibn Abi Talib, the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad, revered in Islam.
Alieu currently ranks #7,216 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2013.
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