Arabian folklore's Baba (3)

I believe the answer is:

ali

(Other definitions for ali that I've seen before include "Cassius Clay became Muhammad ..." , "US heavyweight boxer" , "Egyptian name" , "Champion boxer" , "Ringmaster" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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