Alinah
Germanic/Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Alinah
The name 'Alinah' is a variant of 'Alina,' meaning "noble" or "bright" from the Germanic root *adal* (noble) or the Greek *alētheia* (truth), and also appears as a feminine form of 'Ali' in Arabic, meaning "exalted" or "sublime." It is used in Germanic, Slavic, and Islamic cultures, with historical usage in medieval Europe and as a modern name in Muslim communities, though no single notable historical figure is uniquely tied to it.
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Etymology
The name 'Alinah' is a variant of 'Alina,' meaning "noble" or "bright" from the Germanic root *adal* (noble) or the Greek *alētheia* (truth), and also appears as a feminine form of 'Ali' in Arabic, meaning "exalted" or "sublime." It is used in Germanic, Slavic, and Islamic cultures, with historical usage in medieval Europe and as a modern name in Muslim communities, though no single notable historical figure is uniquely tied to it.
Alinah currently ranks #6,848 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.
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