Ali Zangi

Ali Zangi (also spelled 'Ali Zengi') was a common given name and patronymic/surname combination in the medieval Islamic world, particularly associated with rulers and military figures of Turkic origin. It refers to "Ali, son of Zangi." Notable individuals bearing this name include:

• Imad ad-Din Zengi (died 1146): The founder of the Zengid dynasty, which ruled parts of Syria and northern Iraq. He is famous for capturing Edessa in 1144, a key event that spurred the Second Crusade. He was a Seljuk Turkic atabeg.

• Nur ad-Din Zengi (died 1174): The son of Imad ad-Din Zengi. He ruled Aleppo and later expanded his territory to include Damascus. He was a major figure in the resistance against the Crusader states and played a significant role in unifying the Muslim world against them. Saladin served under him.

• Members of the Zengid Dynasty: Other descendants and relatives of Imad ad-Din Zengi also bore the name and held positions of power within the Zengid domains.