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Assalamu Alaikum,

I would like to know the meaning of the name Aliya. I would also like to know whether or not it is an Islamic name or not.

Jazakallah Khair- Thank you for helping.

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  1. Anonymous
    Salamalaikum:)
    Yes it is an islamic name, also mentioned in the holy quran, AL-GHASHIYAH verse #10
    ( http://quran.com/88 ).
    I know so many muslim girls who have this name.

  2. Anonymous
    Salamaleikhum, thank you, can a twin baby boys bear these names, Aaliya & Aafiya?

  3. Anonymous
    Islamic also and Hinduism also, like aliya bhatt. My sister’s name is aliya

  4. Anonymous
    Aliya; is an Arabic language, came from the holy Quran, meaning; (exalted).

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