Layla
In Arabic: لَيْلى
a beautiful luminous night; it brings to mind the clarity of stars and the spaciousness of the night sky
ليلٌ مُضيء جميل، ويُستحضر معه صفاء النجوم واتساع الأفق في السهَر
- Girl name
- Nature
- Longer
- Strong sound
- Common
- Pan-Arab
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لَيْلى, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
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Professional intro
Pleased to meet you, I'm لَيْلى.
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Questions parents ask
- What does the name Layla mean?
- a beautiful luminous night; it brings to mind the clarity of stars and the spaciousness of the night sky
- Is Layla a boy or a girl name?
- Layla is a girl name.
- How is Layla written in English?
- Layla in Arabic: لَيْلى.
- Does Layla fit the father's name?
- Fit depends on the father or family name. Enter it in “Try the name now” on this page and we score the transition, length balance, and cadence.