United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship three times (born in 1942)
"Many boxing fans remember Ali as the legendary champion who captured the world heavyweight title three times."
the fourth caliph of Islam who is considered to be the first caliph by Shiites; he was a cousin and son-in-law of Muhammad; after his assassination Islam was divided into Shiite and Sunnite sects
"The history books recount how Ali, the fourth caliph of Islam whose leadership sparked the division between Shiites and Sunnites following his assassination, served as both a cousin and son-in-law to Prophet Muhammad."
A male given name from Arabic.
"She signed her autograph on a fan's shirt with just Ali, which is the affectionate short form of her full name, Alison."
A diminutive of the female given name Alison or of its variants.
The name Ali comes from the Arabic word 'aliy, which literally means "high" or "exalted." It was adopted into English primarily as a common male given name.