Ajla
Ajla is a Muslim girl name of Bosnian; usually linked to Turkish Ayla origin, meaning “Generally explained as moon halo, glow”.
| Meaning | Generally explained as moon halo, glow |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Bosnian; usually linked to Turkish Ayla |
| Pronunciation | EYE-lah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Bosnia, Balkans |
Meaning and origin of Ajla
Bosnian uses the letter j for the y sound, so Ajla is pronounced just like Ayla. Most people see it as a local version of the Turkish Ayla, the halo of light around the moon, while others trace it to Arabic, and it is not a classical Arabic name. Bosniak families took to it in a big way from the late twentieth century onward.
Is Ajla a Muslim name?
Muslim families in Bosnia and across the Balkans use it widely, though it is usually linked to the Turkish Ayla rather than to classical Arabic.
How popular is Ajla?
Bosniak families in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Sandzak region and the diaspora use it very widely.
Gifts with the name Ajla
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Spellings and variants of Ajla
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ajla mean?
Ajla means 'Generally explained as moon halo, glow'. It is of Bosnian; usually linked to Turkish Ayla origin.
Is Ajla a Muslim name?
Muslim families in Bosnia and across the Balkans use it widely, though it is usually linked to the Turkish Ayla rather than to classical Arabic.
How do you pronounce Ajla?
Ajla is pronounced EYE-lah.
Is Ajla a boy or girl name?
Ajla is usually a girl name.