alaia

Questions

What does alaia mean?

A female given name from Basque.

Where does alaia come from?

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”).

How to pronounce alaia

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “alaia”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “alaia” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.