Laylah
Laylah 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 | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Laylah
Laylah is Layla written with an extra h on the end. Strictly, the name in Arabic ends with a different letter, alif maqsura, while laylah spelled with ta marbuta means 'a single night', as in Laylat al-Qadr, the Night of Decree. In everyday use, though, parents use both spellings for the same girls' name, and the h version is especially common among English-speaking families.
Is Laylah a Muslim name?
Laylah is a common Muslim variant of Layla, and the related word laylah appears in 'The Night of Decree (laylat al-qadr) is better than a thousand months' (Quran 97:3).
How popular is Laylah?
English-speaking Muslim families are its main users.
Gifts with the name Laylah
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Laylah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Laylah mean?
Laylah means 'Night; a dark-haired beauty'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Laylah a Muslim name?
Laylah is a common Muslim variant of Layla, and the related word laylah appears in 'The Night of Decree (laylat al-qadr) is better than a thousand months' (Quran 97:3).
How do you pronounce Laylah?
Laylah is pronounced LAY-lah.
Is Laylah a boy or girl name?
Laylah is usually a girl name.