name
Arabic
Laila
LY-lah
/ˈlaɪlɑː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
laila
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Arabic (widespread)
- Meaning
- Night; dark beauty; beloved
- Gender
- female
Pronunciation tips
Name immortalized in classic Arabic poetry — Laila and Majnun is the Arabic Romeo and Juliet
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