Ayatollah
ah-yah-TOH-lah
Ayatollah is a boy’s name of Arabic origin, meaning “An Arabic title meaning 'Sign of God'. It is a high-ranking title given to Shia Muslim clerics.”, and peaked in popularity in 1979.
What Ayatollah Means
“An Arabic title meaning 'Sign of God'. It is a high-ranking title given to Shia Muslim clerics.”
The Story of Ayatollah
A title of profound spiritual significance, first widely recognized in 1979, it resonates with wisdom and authority.
Ayatollah is an Arabic honorific title, meaning 'Sign of God.' It is a high-ranking designation historically bestowed upon esteemed Shia Muslim clerics, signifying deep spiritual knowledge and leadership.
For your son, Ayatollah suggests a child destined for great respect and profound influence. You see a person of deep conviction, whose spiritual depth commands admiration and inspires others.
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Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Ruhollah Khomeini
Iranian Shia Muslim religious leader, founder of Iran
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#6 in 1979
Total Births
6
First Recorded
1979
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