Aliyu
"Exalted" or "high", the Hausa form of the Arabic name Ali.
Meaning and origin
Aliyu is the Hausa spelling of Ali, the name of the Prophet Muhammad's cousin and son-in-law, who became the fourth caliph recognised by Sunni Muslims and the first imam recognised by Shia Muslims.
How to pronounce Aliyu
| Hausa (Nigeria) | ah-LEE-yoo /aˈlijuː/ |
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