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Leyla Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

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

Name
leyla
Meaning
night, dark beauty
Pronunciation
lay-lah
Used for
girls
Syllables
2

Leyla Name Details

Leyla is of Arabic origin and is derived from the word 'layl' which means 'night'. It is commonly used in various countries, including Turkey, Iran, Azerbaijan, and Central Asia. In Persian and Turkish literature, Leyla is famously known as the beloved of Qays in the romantic story of 'Leyla and Majnun'. The name Leyla has gained popularity due to its beautiful meaning and cultural significance.

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Chithan (CHIH-thun)
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Candrata (KAHN-drah-tah)
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Chipo (CHI-poh)
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Shreyan (shre-yahn)
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Dalileh (da-lee-lah)
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Norm (norm)
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Adharshana (ad-har-SHA-na)
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Aalhad (AA-luhad)
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Taarzah (TAHR-zah)
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Swapna (SWAH-pnah)
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Japtesh (jahp-tesh)
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Meenal (MEE-nahl)