Alaa
In Arabic: عَلاء
From علُوّ: exaltedness and high standing—power of aspiration and elevated rank.
من العُلُوّ: الرفعة والسموّ في القدْر، وهيبةُ الطموح وعلوّ المكانة
- Girl name
- Virtue
- Short
- Soft sound
- Rare
- Pan-Arab
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Called at home
عَلاء, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
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Professional intro
Pleased to meet you, I'm عَلاء.
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Questions parents ask
- What does the name Alaa mean?
- From علُوّ: exaltedness and high standing—power of aspiration and elevated rank.
- Is Alaa a boy or a girl name?
- Alaa is a girl name.
- How is Alaa written in English?
- Alaa in Arabic: عَلاء.
- 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.