Aliyyah

Aliyyah is an Arabic feminine name derived from the root a-l-w, carrying the core meaning of high, exalted, or sublime. It is the feminine form of Ali, a name borne by Ali ibn Abi Talib, cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad, making the root deeply significant in Islamic tradition. The name appears in numerous spelling variants across cultures, including Aliya, Aaliyah, and Aliyah, the last of which also holds meaning in Hebrew as the act of immigrating to Israel.