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Aaliyah

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FullaDoll · 16/10/2010 14:52

OK, so my husband has come up with this name:

Aaliyah

We live in the Gulf, and he thought it would be nice to give our child a local name. To be honest, I do not really even know how to pronounce this name, so would be grateful if anybody could tell me.

Also, if anybody has any other suggestions for Arabic names, I would be really interested to hear them.

Thanks.

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ChynaDoll2006 · 17/10/2010 18:08

Imani means faith in Swahili.

NiceCuppaT · 16/10/2010 16:21

prefer Layla...don't like Aaliyah at all, sorry

rachxx · 16/10/2010 16:10

Just say the name leah and then put 'ah' on the front.

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FullaDoll · 16/10/2010 15:10

Thanks, I like Layla, actually so does my DH. Imani is nice, or have I just made that up?

So, if you pronounce 'Aaliyah' 'Al-lee-ah', where is the stress? Is it on 'lee'? And are there any alternative spellings?

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Secretwishescometrue · 16/10/2010 15:10

Oh and Sabrina which is Arabic origin and everyone everyone knows how to pronounce it and I think its Such a sweet name

Secretwishescometrue · 16/10/2010 15:07

Just like the beautiful singer who died pronounced Al-lee-ah, tis a lovely name. Some other pretty Arabic girls names Amina, Aisha, Iman, Ameara, Safia, Wasila, Layla, Hafida, any take your fancy?

PersonalClown · 16/10/2010 15:05

I know. So young but if you like the name, go for it.

FWIW I love it. Shame I had a Ds.Wink

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FullaDoll · 16/10/2010 14:59

Oh, how sad :-(.

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PersonalClown · 16/10/2010 14:56

I think it's pronounced Ah-li-yah... I may be wrong though.

I see the name, I think the dead RnB star. Sorry.
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