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Alawiya

/ah-lah-WEE-yah/Fulani · a girl’s name

Of Ali; associated with Ali or an Alid/descendant of Ali. It may also be understood as lofty or exalted in name usage.

How to say it
ah-lah-WEE-yah
Given to
Girls
Used in
Nigeria, Senegal, Guinea, Mali
How common
rare