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Leyla

Leyla is a girl’s name of Arabic origin. This enchanting name translates to “night”, often given to babies that were born nearing or after the midnight hour. It tracks all the way back to the Middle Ages and is in part famous due to the Arabic legend of Quys and Layla, a story of two star-crossed lovers whose passion easily rivals Romeo and Juliet. Eric Clapton also penned a tribute to this tale with his classic song ‘Layla’. The name has a variety of spellings but its subtle, romantic magic remains intact no matter how you choose to write it.
Arabic, Roman Female
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Meaning

Night

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Pronunciation

LAY-lah

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Traits

  • Mysterious
  • Elegant
  • Graceful
  • Charming

Compatibility

Leyla pairs well with siblings names that are classic or have a similar elegant feel. As a middle name, it complements both traditional and modern first names. Culturally, Leyla works beautifully with names from a variety of backgrounds, adding a touch of sophistication and charm.

Mysterious Elegant Graceful Charming

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Leyla Gencer

Leyla Gencer

Opera Singer

Born: October 10, 1928 · Istanbul, Turkey

Portrait of Leyla Zana

Leyla Zana

Politician

Born: May 3, 1961 · Silvan, Turkey

Portrait of Leyla Milani

Leyla Milani

Model

Born: April 2, 1982 · Toronto, Canada

Portrait of Leyla Lydia Tugutlu

Leyla Lydia Tugutlu

Actress

Born: October 29, 1989 · Berlin, Germany

Portrait of Leyla Hussein

Leyla Hussein

Activist

Born: October 1, 1980 · Somalia

Portrait of Leyla McCalla

Leyla McCalla

Musician

Born: October 3, 1985 · New York, USA

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Leyla Original form
  • Leila English variant
  • Laila Arabic variant
  • Lejla Bosnian variant
  • Лејла Cyrillic (Serbian)
  • Arabic
  • Georgian
  • Armenian
  • Devanagari (Hindi)
  • Japanese

Cultural Adaptations

  • ليلى (Leyla) Arabic
  • ლეილა (Leila) Georgian
  • Լեյլա (Leyla) Armenian
  • लैला (Laila) Devanagari (Hindi)
  • レイラ (Reira) Japanese

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Frequently Asked Questions about Leyla

What does Leyla mean?
Night
What is the origin of Leyla?
Leyla has Arabic, Roman origins.
Is Leyla popular?
Leyla has been viewed 147 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Leyla?
Similar names include Pedro, Nina, Ethan, Nana, Zuberi.
How do you pronounce Leyla?
Leyla is pronounced LAY-lah.

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