AlSh

Alsh is a term that lacks a single, universally accepted definition and may refer to different subjects in different contexts. In onomastics, Alsh is encountered as a surname or family name among Arabic-speaking populations. It is typically rendered from Arabic script with the definite article 'Al-' attached to a following element, and transliteration into Latin letters can yield variants such as Al-Sh, Alsh, or Shalh. The name may be linked to tribal, geographical, or clan associations in local traditions; however, specific meanings vary by community.

Geographically, there is no standard place simply named Alsh in widely used gazetteers. When encountered in toponyms, 'Al-' prefixes are common in the Arab world, and 'Alsh' may appear as part of longer names or as a transliteration of a local name into English. Disambiguation by country or region is typically required.

As an acronym, ALSH or Alsh can denote multiple organizations or technical concepts, with expansions varying by field. A known usage in computer science is Asymmetric Locality-Sensitive Hashing, a method related to similarity search; other fields may assign different full forms. In references, readers should use contextual clues to determine which meaning applies.

See also: Al- for the Arabic definite article; Sh as a disambiguation topic; list of toponyms and surname etymology references.