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LaylaIslamic Male Arabic name meaning

Night

Pronunciation: LAY-lah

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Name
Layla
Meaning
Night
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, Urdu, Persian, Hindi, English, Pashto
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
LAY-lah
Lucky Number
11
11
Lucky Number
Qadri
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Layla mean?

Layla 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-lah. Lucky number: 11. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

لیلا

لیلا کا مطلب ہے خوبصورت رات یا سعید رات

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

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

ليلى

ليلى تعني ليلة جميلة أو ليلة سعيدة باللغة العربية

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

LAY-lah

IPA

/ˈleɪlə/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

Layla 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

11

Lucky Day

Qadri

Lucky Colors

#445160#603C8B

Lucky Stone

Amethyst

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Expressive, creative, and socially engaged.

Personality

Personality Traits

KindJustPeacefulBraveV = VirtuousL = Loyal

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

In Islamic tradition, Layla is associated with the night of Laylat al-Qadr, a sacred night when the Quran was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Layla holds great significance in Islamic culture, particularly due to its mention in various poetic works such as the famous "Layla and Majnun" love story. Layla is known for being a captivating and enchanting name, often described as poetic, romantic, and alluring. It represents the depth and beauty of the night, and is considered a beautiful and desirable name for a girl.
From a spiritual perspective, Layla symbolizes the light of guidance that comes in the form of revelation from Allah (God) during the night. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is said to have received the first verses of the Quran during a night journey. The number of verses received on this miraculous night is believed to be 6,000, with the first verses forming the foundation of the Islamic faith. Layla's spiritual significance, therefore, represents the light of guidance that comes in the darkness of night and illuminates the path towards spiritual growth and enlightenment.

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

Historical Usage

Historical References

Layla is a character in the 1001 Nights, also known as the Arabian Nights, a collection of Middle Eastern folktales and legends, compiled in Arabic during the Islamic Golden Age.

8th to 14th centuries

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Layla AliLayla KurdishLayla El

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Layla

Layla means beautiful night or happy night

🇵🇰Urdu

لیلا

لیلا کا مطلب ہے خوبصورت رات یا سعید رات

🇸🇦Arabic

ليلى

ليلى تعني ليلة جميلة أو ليلة سعيدة باللغة العربية

🇮🇳Hindi

लैला

लैला का अर्थ है सुंदर रात या खुशहाल रात

🇦🇫Pashto

لیلا

لیلا د ښکلې شپې یا خوشحالې شپې معنی لري

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