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Layla
LAY-luh
Layla (name) means a feminine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "night," famous from classic Arabic poetry and the song "Layla.". Example: “Layla was named for her grandmother.”
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A feminine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "night," famous from classic Arabic poetry and the song "Layla."
"Layla was named for her grandmother."
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Etymology
One of many alternative spellings of a name transliterated from Arabic; see Leila for more information. Since the late 20th century, in English, this given name in this spelling is sometimes bestowed solely because it is considered euphonious, a theme true of many given names; Wikipedia at given name § Popularity discusses name choice motivations.
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What does “Layla” mean?
The word “Layla” means a feminine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "night," famous from classic Arabic poetry and the song "Layla.".
How do you pronounce “Layla”?
“Layla” is pronounced LAY-luh (/ˈleɪlə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Layla” in a sentence?
Here is “Layla” used in a sentence: “Layla was named for her grandmother.”
What part of speech is “Layla”?
“Layla” is a name.
