ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Al-Ala

Al-ala is actually spelled "Ala", and it's an Arabic word that means "excellence" or "nobility". It is also sometimes used as a name for boys or girls.

Imagine you are playing with your toys and you build a really tall tower. Your tower is so tall that all your friends start to say "Wow, that's excellent!" They are saying your tower is "Ala".

Or imagine you have a friend who is really kind and always helps others. Your friend has excellent qualities! Your friend is "Ala".

Overall, "Ala" means something or someone that is really good and special. It's a way to say that something or someone stands out in a positive way.