4th Rashidun Caliph (r. 656–661) and first Shia Imam
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4th Rashidun Caliph (r. 656–661) and first Shia Imam
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Turkish
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Ali ibn Abī Ṭālib is 4th Rashidun Caliph (r. 656–661) and first Shia Imam.
The name Ali means "Arabic male given name". It is of Turkish origin.
Name Meaning
Arabic male given name
The name Ali is of Turkish origin, meaning "Arabic male given name". It is traditionally a male name.
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