Layla

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Girl

Meaning

Night

Origin

Arabic

Global Spellings

Arabic ليلى
Urdu لیلیٰ
Persian لیلا
Turkish Leyla
Bengali লায়লা
Pashto ليلا

Alternate Spellings

Layla is a feminine title rich in history, originating from Arabic roots. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Night', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Layla, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Layla comes from the Arabic root l-y-l, meaning “night.” The name is inseparable from the classical Arabic love story of Layla and Qays ibn al-Mulawwah, known as “Majnun Layla” for his consuming devotion to her.