Ayla

In Arabic: أَيْلَة

A female deer/roe (أيل)، used as a girl’s name for its grace and calm.

الظبية من الأيل، تُستعمل اسمًا للأنثى لما فيها من رشاقة وسكينة

  • Girl name
  • Nature
  • Short
  • Strong sound
  • Rare
  • Pan-Arab

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    أَيْلَة, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.

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    Pleased to meet you, I'm أَيْلَة.

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  • BadrA name for the full moon at night; it evokes a strong light that dispels the darkness of night.Learn more
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Questions parents ask

What does the name Ayla mean?
A female deer/roe (أيل)، used as a girl’s name for its grace and calm.
Is Ayla a boy or a girl name?
Ayla is a girl name.
How is Ayla written in English?
Ayla in Arabic: أَيْلَة.
Does Ayla fit the father's name?
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