Layal
Layal is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Many nights”.
| Meaning | Many nights |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | ليال |
| Pronunciation | la-YAAL |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Palestine |
Meaning and origin of Layal
Layal is one of the plurals of layl, the Arabic word for night, so the name literally means 'nights'. It brings to mind long, calm evenings and peaceful darkness. Layla grows from the same root, and the Quran uses a related plural form. Parents in Lebanon, Syria and Jordan are especially fond of it, and it has spread to Palestine and the Gulf.
Is Layal a Muslim name?
Many Muslim families use Layal, and the related plural occurs in 'And by ten nights (wa layalin 'ashr)' (Quran 89:2).
How popular is Layal?
It is most common in Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Palestine.
Gifts with the name Layal
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Spellings and variants of Layal
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Layal mean?
Layal means 'Many nights'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Layal a Muslim name?
Many Muslim families use Layal, and the related plural occurs in 'And by ten nights (wa layalin 'ashr)' (Quran 89:2).
How do you pronounce Layal?
Layal is pronounced la-YAAL.
Is Layal a boy or girl name?
Layal is usually a girl name.