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LailaahIslamic Male Arabic name meaning

Night, Star

Pronunciation: Lailaah (LAY-lah)

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Name
Lailaah
Meaning
Night, Star
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, Urdu, Persian, Pashto, Hindi, English
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
Lailaah (LAY-lah)
Lucky Number
3
3
Lucky Number
Saturday
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Lailaah mean?

Lailaah is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Night". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: Lailaah (LAY-lah). Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

لیلاہ

لیلاہ کا مطلب ہے رات یا اندھیرا

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

ليلة

الليلة تعني الليل أو فترة الظلام في اللغة العربية

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

Lailaah (LAY-lah)

IPA

/ˈlaɪlə/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

Lailaah is listed as a islamic male name with Arabic origin. Its meaning is Night. Category: Islamic.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

3

Lucky Day

Saturday

Lucky Colors

SilverPurple

Lucky Stone

Moonstone

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: People with the name Lailaah are imaginative, artistic, and intuitive. They possess a strong sense of self-expression and creativity.

Personality

Personality Traits

ComfortingCalmingM

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

A symbol of tranquility and peace in the night sky.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Lailaah is traditionally used as a feminine given name in the Islamic world. Its association with the night sky and the stars adds a romantic and dreamlike quality to the name.
Lailaah carries a deeper spiritual meaning in Islamic tradition as well. As mentioned in the Quran, the night journey of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) to the celestial 'AL-Masjid Al-Aqsa' (a significant mosque in Jerusalem) took place on the Night of Destiny, known as 'Lailatul Qadr'. This night is considered one of the best nights for Muslims to seek Allah's forgiveness, make charitable donations, and perform extra prayers. Therefore, the name Lailaah can serve as a constant reminder of the spiritual importance of the night sky and the quest for divine blessings.

Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Laila was a beloved wife of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) in Islamic tradition. The name Lailaah carried significant weight in that era.

Pre-Islamic period

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Lailaah

Lailaah means night or darkness, symbolizing beauty and tranquility

🇵🇰Urdu

لیلاہ

لیلاہ کا مطلب ہے رات یا اندھیرا

🇸🇦Arabic

ليلة

الليلة تعني الليل أو فترة الظلام في اللغة العربية

🇮🇳Hindi

लीलाह

लीलाह का अर्थ है रात या अंधेरा

🇦🇫Pashto

لیلاہ

لیلاہ د شپې یا تیروارۍ معنی لري

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