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Lyla
LAY-luh
Lyla (name) means a female given name, a spelling variant of Leila. Example: “They chose the name Lyla because they liked its soft sound.”
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A female given name, a spelling variant of Leila.
"They chose the name Lyla because they liked its soft sound."
How to use Lyla
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA modern spelling of the name Leila.
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Etymology
A spelling variant of Leila, itself of Arabic origin meaning "night."
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What does “Lyla” mean?
The word “Lyla” means a female given name, a spelling variant of Leila. In plain terms, a modern spelling of the name Leila.
How do you pronounce “Lyla”?
“Lyla” is pronounced LAY-luh (/ˈleɪlə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Lyla” in a sentence?
Here is “Lyla” used in a sentence: “They chose the name Lyla because they liked its soft sound.”
What part of speech is “Lyla”?
“Lyla” is a name.
Where does the word “Lyla” come from?
The word “Lyla” comes from Arabic. A spelling variant of Leila, itself of Arabic origin meaning "night.".
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