name
Leyla
LAY-lah
/ˈleɪlɑː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Leyla
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Talysh (Iran/Azerbaijan)
- Meaning
- Night; born of the dark and the stars; a woman of deep mystery and beauty
- Gender
- female
- Also spelled
- Layla, Leila
Pronunciation tips
The Talysh form stresses the first syllable; the 'ey' rhymes with 'day'
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