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Re: Which spelling for these names?

by Rainya

3/21/2024, 6:23 PM

I hate the spelling Aaliyah, so I think it should be spelled anyway else, haha.

- jonesilove +1

3/21/2024, 9:05 PM

I do wonder when they romanize a name from Arabic why they sometimes add two A’s. Idk I don’t speak Arabic.

- Manipura (glaucous)

3/21/2024, 10:24 PM

Aa is closer to the Arabic pronunciation. I think it's usually to indicate the letter ayn, which doesn't exist in English (it's more guttural).

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