Leyla
Leyla is a Muslim girl name of Turkish form of Arabic Laylā origin, meaning “Night; a dark-haired beauty”.
| Meaning | Night; a dark-haired beauty |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Turkish form of Arabic Laylā |
| Written as | ليلى |
| Pronunciation | ley-LAH |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Turkey, Azerbaijan, Kurdistan |
Meaning and origin of Leyla
Leyla is the form of Layla used in Turkish, Azerbaijani and Kurdish. Turkish readers know the story of Leyla and Mecnun as a classic of Ottoman literature, retold by the poet Fuzuli, so the name has deep literary roots. It is still one of the most recognised girls' names in Turkey and Azerbaijan and remains popular among Kurdish families, keeping the Arabic sense of night and beauty.
Is Leyla a Muslim name?
Leyla, the Turkish form of the Arabic Layla, is a common Muslim name.
How popular is Leyla?
It is common in Turkey, Azerbaijan and Kurdish communities.
Gifts with the name Leyla
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Spellings and variants of Leyla
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Leyla mean?
Leyla means 'Night; a dark-haired beauty'. It is of Turkish form of Arabic Laylā origin.
Is Leyla a Muslim name?
Leyla, the Turkish form of the Arabic Layla, is a common Muslim name.
How do you pronounce Leyla?
Leyla is pronounced ley-LAH.
Is Leyla a boy or girl name?
Leyla is usually a girl name.