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Layla.

A female given name from Arabic, variant of Leila.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

name/ˈleɪlə/
  1. A female given name from Arabic, variant of Leila.

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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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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.