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Alid in Persian

علوی 'alavi

Alid in Persian: علوی ('alavi). In English, Alid means a descendant of ʿAlī ibn Abī Ṭālib, the fourth caliph and the first Shi'ite Imam.

Persian words for Alid

Translations
علوی 'alavi

English meaning of Alid

  1. noun A descendant of ʿAlī ibn Abī Ṭālib, the fourth caliph and the first Shi'ite Imam.
  2. adjective Relating to an Alid.

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Questions about Alid in Persian

What is the meaning of Alid in Persian?
Alid in Persian is علوی ('alavi).
معنی Alid چیست؟
Alid: علوی ('alavi).
What does Alid mean in English?
Alid means a descendant of ʿAlī ibn Abī Ṭālib, the fourth caliph and the first Shi'ite Imam.

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