Laila
Laila is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Night; a dark-haired beauty”.
| Meaning | Night; a dark-haired beauty |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | ليلى |
| Pronunciation | LAY-lah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Laila
Laila is a widely used spelling of Layla, a name bound up with the Arabic word for night. Traditionally it hints at a dark, night-like loveliness. Its fame owes much to the Arabic love story of Layla and Majnun, which Nizami later retold in Persian. Women in the first Muslim generation also bore it, among them Layla bint Abi Hathma, who joined the migration to Abyssinia.
Is Laila a Muslim name?
Muslims have used Laila for centuries, and its root layl occurs often in the Quran, as in 'By the night when it covers' (Quran 92:1), even though the name itself is not mentioned there.
How popular is Laila?
Muslims everywhere use the name, and in Afghanistan and South Asia this spelling is the standard one.
Gifts with the name Laila
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Spellings and variants of Laila
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Laila mean?
Laila means 'Night; a dark-haired beauty'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Laila a Muslim name?
Muslims have used Laila for centuries, and its root layl occurs often in the Quran, as in 'By the night when it covers' (Quran 92:1), even though the name itself is not mentioned there.
How do you pronounce Laila?
Laila is pronounced LAY-lah.
Is Laila a boy or girl name?
Laila is usually a girl name.