Lejla
Lejla is a Muslim girl name of Bosnian form of Arabic Laylā origin, meaning “Night; a dark-haired beauty”.
| Meaning | Night; a dark-haired beauty |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Bosnian form of Arabic Laylā |
| Written as | ليلى |
| Pronunciation | LAY-lah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Bosnia And Herzegovina, Kosovo, Albania |
Meaning and origin of Lejla
Lejla is how Bosnian and Albanian write Layla; in those languages the letter j makes the sound English writes with a y. It is among the most familiar girls' names in Bosniak and Albanian families. Like Layla, it carries the old Arabic link with night and dark-haired beauty, and it sits naturally beside other popular Balkan Muslim names such as Amina, Ajla and Lamija.
Is Lejla a Muslim name?
Lejla is how the Balkans write the Arabic Layla, and Muslim families there use it widely.
How popular is Lejla?
It is a familiar name in Kosovo, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina and among Balkan families abroad.
Gifts with the name Lejla
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Spellings and variants of Lejla
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lejla mean?
Lejla means 'Night; a dark-haired beauty'. It is of Bosnian form of Arabic Laylā origin.
Is Lejla a Muslim name?
Lejla is how the Balkans write the Arabic Layla, and Muslim families there use it widely.
How do you pronounce Lejla?
Lejla is pronounced LAY-lah.
Is Lejla a boy or girl name?
Lejla is usually a girl name.