Leila

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Girl

Meaning

Dark beauty

Origin

Arabic

Global Spellings

Arabic ليلى
Urdu لیلیٰ
Persian لیلا
Bengali লীলা
Pashto ليلا

Alternate Spellings

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

While popular in Arabic regions, Leila has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Leila, like the alternate spelling Layla, comes from the Arabic root l-y-l, meaning “night,” tied to the classical love story of Layla and Majnun.