What kind of name is this? Ali, male or female? From which culture?

Question

What kind of name is this? Ali, male or female? From which culture?

Answer 1

Ali is, if not a nickname, a male name of Arab culture, but its widely used in most of the muslim countries.

It means "superior, high".  

The use of name is very popular  as it is the name of the 4th caliph and the prophet Mohammad's son-in-law, as he is highly loved and respected.

Answer 2

If it justs Ali, then its a Muslim boys name.

If its some white chick or something, its probably short for Ally, or Alison or something.

Answer 3

Ever watch Aladdin?  One of the best disney movies.

Answer 4

Arabic.

Male.

Answer 5

If it is Arabic it is a males name.  If it is in English it is likely a shortened version of the name Alison and would be for a female.