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Leyla

LAY-lah

/ˈlejlɑː/

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Leyla

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Turkish
Meaning
Night; dark beauty; the Turkish form of Layla.
Gender
female

Common mispronunciations

LEE-luhLAY-luh (flat)

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