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leylaIslamic Male Arabic name meaning

Night

Pronunciation: /ˈleɪlə/

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Name
leyla
Meaning
Night
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, Urdu, Persian, Hindi, English, Pashto
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
/ˈleɪlə/
Lucky Number
9
9
Lucky Number
Sunday
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does leyla mean?

leyla 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: /ˈleɪlə/. Lucky number: 9. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

لیلہ

وہ سونی ہے

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

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

ليلى

نوم

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

/ˈleɪlə/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

leyla 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

Sunday

Lucky Colors

BluePurple

Lucky Stone

Lapis Lazuli

Life Path Number

2

Numerology meaning: In Islamic numerology, the life path number 2 signifies harmony, balance, and diplomacy.

Personality

Personality Traits

KindWiseS

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbolizes the calmness and serenity of the night in Islamic spirituality.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

In some Middle Eastern and Islamic countries, Leyla is a popular girls' name. It has a rich cultural significance in numerous literary works, songs, and folktales, often symbolizing beauty, grace, and serenity.
Leyla is a reminder of the spiritual beauty of the night, a time of reflection, prayer, and connection with the divine. In Islamic tradition, the night is a time when one's mind and heart are open to spiritual growth and deeper connection with Allah, making Leyla a spiritual name filled with meaning and purpose.

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

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Various Islamic scholars and saints The name leyla carried significant weight in that era.

Throughout Islamic history

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Leila HatamiLayla AliLayla Khoeini

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

leyla

Night

🇵🇰Urdu

لیلہ

وہ سونی ہے

🇸🇦Arabic

ليلى

نوم

🇮🇳Hindi

लिला

नीड़

🇦🇫Pashto

ليله

دوست

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