Night
Pronunciation: /ˈliː.lə/
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Leila 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: /ˈliː.lə/. Lucky number: 5. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Translation
لیلاء
شب
Source Language
Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.
ليلى
Night
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
/ˈliː.lə/
Origin
Root Origin
Arabic
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
5
Lucky Day
Saturday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Lapis Lazuli
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture
Historical Usage
Historical records show that Various Islamic scholars and saints The name Leila carried significant weight in that era.
Throughout Islamic history
Famous People
Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
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Leila
Night
لیلاء
شب
ليلى
Night
लीला
रात्रि
لیله
شب
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