Leila
GirlOrigin: Arabic · Persian
Meaning
“Arabic and Persian layla, 'night'”
Cultural Notes
Classic name in Persian and Arabic poetry representing the archetypal beloved in the Layla and Majnun tale.
Popularity
Rarity: uncommon
Peak decade: 1990s
Community likes: 0
Famous People Named Leila
- Leila Josefowicz, Leila Ahmed
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