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Alaa

In Arabic: آلاء

The plural of “ni‘mah” (blessing); it’s a Quranic sense of Allah’s favors and blessings—so the name expresses cherishing grace and continual gratitude.

جمعُ نِعمة، وهو معنى ورد في القرآن: ألاءُ الله وبركاتُه، فيُفهم من الاسم الاعتزاز بالفضل والشكر الدائم.

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آلاء, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.

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Pleased to meet you, I'm آلاء.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Alaa mean?: The plural of “ni‘mah” (blessing); it’s a Quranic sense of Allah’s favors and blessings—so the name expresses cherishing grace and continual gratitude.
Is Alaa a boy or a girl name?: Alaa is a girl name.
How is Alaa written in English?: Alaa in Arabic: آلاء.
Does Alaa fit the father's name?: Fit depends on the father or family name. Enter it in “Try the name now” on this page and we score the transition, length balance, and cadence.