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LaylaaIslamic Male Arabic name meaning

Night

Pronunciation: LAY-lah

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Name
Laylaa
Meaning
Night
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, Urdu, Persian, Hindi, English, Pashto
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
LAY-lah
Lucky Number
2
2
Lucky Number
Monday
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Laylaa mean?

Laylaa 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: 2. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

لیلا

لیلا مطلب ہے خوبصورت رات، سحر انگیز رات

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

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

ليلى

ليلاء تعني ليلة جميلة و ساحرة و ليلة الحناء

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

Laylaa 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

2

Lucky Day

Monday

Lucky Colors

SilverGrayWhite

Lucky Stone

Moonstone

Life Path Number

11

Numerology meaning: Manifestation, Illumination, and Transformation

Personality

Personality Traits

PeacefulMajesticV

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

A symbol of patience and perseverance, as Layla is the wife of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) in the Quranic story

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Laylaa is of Arabic origin and holds significant cultural value in Islamic tradition. It is believed to be the name of a beloved woman who is mentioned in several poems and stories throughout Arab history. The most famous of these stories is the "Tales of Layla and Majnun," a tragic love story between Layla and her beloved Qays ibn al-Mulawwah, who is also known as Majnun (the mad one). Layla's name has become synonymous with beauty and the epitome of feminine grace.
In the Islamic context, the name Laylaa holds a deeper spiritual significance. In the Holy Quran, there is a Surah (chapter) called Surah al-Qadr, which refers to the "Night of Decree," also known as Laylat al-Qadr. This is believed to be the night when the first verses of the Quran were revealed to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Layla, as the night of divine revelation, signifies a time of spiritual transformation and enlightenment. It is a night of blessings, forgiveness, and mercy from God Almighty.

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

Historical Usage

Historical References

Layla is mentioned in the Quran as the name of a woman in love with Majnun, who was a poet and a lover of Layla. The story of Layla and Majnun is a famous one in Islamic literature and is often told as a romantic tale.

7th century

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Layla Al-Agha

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Laylaa

Beautiful night, magical night, or dark beauty

🇵🇰Urdu

لیلا

لیلا مطلب ہے خوبصورت رات، سحر انگیز رات

🇸🇦Arabic

ليلى

ليلاء تعني ليلة جميلة و ساحرة و ليلة الحناء

🇮🇳Hindi

लीला

लीला का अर्थ है सुंदर रात, जादुई रात

🇦🇫Pashto

ليلى

ليلى د ښکلې شپې، جادوګرې شپې معنی

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