Layla
/LAY-lah/ Arabic Female 2 syllables
Meaning & Origin
Layla is a Arabic name meaning "Night, dark beauty". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Argentina. Arabic layl (night)
Quick Facts
Language Arabic
Gender Female
Syllables 2
Phonetic LAY-lah
IPA /ˈleɪlə/
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as LAY-lah. Stress falls on the second syllable. Keep the original Arabic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Layla
- · Layla El - Professional Wrestler
- · Layla Kardan - Singer
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