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Leila
LAY-luh
Leila (name) means a feminine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "night," a variant spelling of Layla. Example: “Leila traveled to visit family in Beirut.”
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A feminine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "night," a variant spelling of Layla.
"Leila traveled to visit family in Beirut."
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Etymology
From Arabic لَيْلَى (laylā). Taken into English usage through nineteenth-century literature.
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What does “Leila” mean?
The word “Leila” means a feminine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "night," a variant spelling of Layla.
How do you pronounce “Leila”?
“Leila” is pronounced LAY-luh (/ˈleɪlə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Leila” in a sentence?
Here is “Leila” used in a sentence: “Leila traveled to visit family in Beirut.”
What part of speech is “Leila”?
“Leila” is a name.