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Aaliyah (Hebrew: עליה; Arabic: علية or عالية) is a female given name with origins in Hebrew and Arabic, making it a common given name for girls born to Jewish and Muslim families. [1] In 2007, an increase in usage was attributed to the fame of the American pop singer Aaliyah (1979–2001).
In Arabic, aliyah (more commonly transliterated as aaliyah) is derived from the verb “alah,” which means “to ascend” or “to go up.” As a given name, it is the feminine form of Aali, [5] meaning “high” or “exalted.” Aaliyah is also associated with Aliya bint Ali, one of the 17 daughters of Ali, the fourth caliph of Islam. [6]
Aliyah bint al-Mansur, was the daughter of Abbasid caliph al-Mansur from his spouse Aliyah al-Umayyah.; Aliya bint Ali (1911–1950), Queen of Iraq; Aliyah bint al-Mahdi, was the daughter of Abbasid caliph Al-Mahdi (r. 775–785) from his concubine Bahtariyah.
Aaliyah's impact on the world of music is "One in a Million."Now, that legacy is being celebrated in a way that would be nothing short of a dream come true for the late star, according to her brother.
Aaliyah Dana Haughton was born on January 16, 1979, in Brooklyn, New York City, [3] the younger child of Diane and Michael "Miguel" Haughton, a warehouse worker. [4] [5] She was of African-American, Jamaican and Native American descent. [6] [4] [7] [8] Her name is the feminine form of the Arabic "Ali", meaning "highest, most exalted one, the best."
Aaliyah's doll is the latest addition to the Barbie Music Series, which aims to honor her legacy and career. The doll's moto-outfit, which Haughton helped curate, was inspired by the one worn in ...
Ayla is sometimes falsely identified as a variant of feminine Arabic name "Aliya" meaning "sublime" or "large". "Aliya" or "Aaliyah" is actually the female form of "Ali" or "Aali" and is an unrelated name.
Missy Elliott will always have Aaliyah on her mind.. In honor of what would've been the Princess of R&B's 46th birthday on Jan. 16, Elliott took to X with a heartfelt tribute to her close-knit ...