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LailatIslamic Male Arabic name meaning

Night, Nocturnal

Pronunciation: Lay-lat

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Name
Lailat
Meaning
Night, Nocturnal
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, Urdu, Persian, Hindi, English, Pashto
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
Lay-lat
Lucky Number
9
9
Lucky Number
Saturday
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Lailat mean?

Lailat 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: Lay-lat. Lucky number: 9. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

لیلات

رات

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

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

ليلة

Night

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

Lay-lat

IPA

/ˈlæɪ.læt/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

Lailat 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

9

Lucky Day

Saturday

Lucky Colors

PurpleBlack

Lucky Stone

Amethyst

Life Path Number

6

Numerology meaning: In Islamic numerology, Lailat's life path number 6 symbolizes harmony, balance, and service to others.

Personality

Personality Traits

ComfortingNurturingS = SensitiveH = Humble

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

A symbol of spiritual growth and introspection in Islamic culture.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims abstain from food and drink from dawn to sunset, concludes with the celebration of Eid al-Fitr. One of the traditions associated with Eid is the Night of Power, or Lailatul Qadr (sometimes spelled as Lailat or Laylat) which Muslims believe is better than a thousand months. This night, which falls during the last ten nights of Ramadan, is said to be blessed with divine blessings and merits more reward than an entire year's worth of good deeds.
Lailat has great spiritual significance for Muslims, as it is believed to be the night when the first verses of the Quran were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) by Archangel Gabriel. Muslims use this night to seek Allah's forgiveness, implore blessings, and engage in spiritual practices like reciting the Quran, making dua (prayers), and engaging in self-reflection. It is also said that the bridge of Sirat, which Muslims believe they must cross to enter Jannah (heaven), will be made wide and easy to cross on this night. Consequently, Lailat holds immense spiritual significance for Muslims as a night of endless blessings and opportunities for spiritual growth.

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

Historical Usage

Historical References

The Prophet Muhammad is reported to have said that Laylat is one of the best nights for prayer and seeking forgiveness.

7th century

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Laila AliLaila Rouass

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Lailat

Night, Nocturnal

🇵🇰Urdu

لیلات

رات

🇸🇦Arabic

ليلة

Night

🇮🇳Hindi

लिलात

रात

🇦🇫Pashto

لیلات

دلوخت

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