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Layla Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "layla" is "night, dark beauty", and is used often for "girls".

Name
layla
Meaning
night, dark beauty
Pronunciation
lay-luh
Used for
girls
Syllables
2

Layla Name Details

Layla is derived from the Arabic word layl, meaning 'night'. It is a popular name in various cultures and has associations with beauty and darkness. Layla is also known for its literary significance, as it is the name of a famous love story in Arabic literature, 'Layla and Majnun'. The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world due to Eric Clapton's song 'Layla' released in 1970.

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