Fathali
Fathali is a Muslim boy name of Arabic, Persian compound origin, meaning “Victory of Ali”.
| Meaning | Victory of Ali |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Persian compound |
| Written as | فتحعلی |
| Pronunciation | fat-hah-LEE |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Iran, Azerbaijan |
Meaning and origin of Fathali
Fathali joins fath, the Arabic word for victory or opening, with Ali, in honour of Ali ibn Abi Talib. Building names this way is a Persian habit, and the result is especially typical of Shia families in Iran and Azerbaijan. Its most famous bearer was Fath-Ali Shah Qajar, who sat on the Iranian throne between 1797 and 1834. The nineteenth-century Azerbaijani author Mirza Fatali Akhundov also carried it.
Is Fathali a Muslim name?
Fathali is an Islamic name that pairs fath, victory, with the name of Ali, and it is used mainly in Iran and Azerbaijan.
How popular is Fathali?
Fathali is mainly found in Iran and Azerbaijan, and South Asians use the form Fateh Ali.
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Spellings and variants of Fathali
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fathali mean?
Fathali means 'Victory of Ali'. It is of Arabic, Persian compound origin.
Is Fathali a Muslim name?
Fathali is an Islamic name that pairs fath, victory, with the name of Ali, and it is used mainly in Iran and Azerbaijan.
How do you pronounce Fathali?
Fathali is pronounced fat-hah-LEE.
Is Fathali a boy or girl name?
Fathali is usually a boy name.