Alaia

See also: Alaïa

English

Etymology

Borrowed in the 21st century from Basque Alaia, from alai (“joyful”). For earlier use among English-speakers, compare Hebrew עֲלִיָּה ('alīyá, “ascent”), Arabic عَالِيَة (ʕāliya, “high, exalted”).

Proper noun

Alaia

1. A female given name from Basque.