Baby name · Muslim · Arabic
Layla
لیلی“Night”
Layla is an Arabic name derived from the word 'layl', meaning night. It holds significant cultural importance in Middle Eastern literature, most famously as the object of Majnun's affection in the classic tragic romance Layla and Majnun, symbolizing divine beauty.
Pythagorean numerology 6 · The Nurturer — in this tradition, the number is associated with traits such as caring, responsible, loving and family-minded.
Mesh rashi · Aries — element Fire, ruled by Mars. Common naming sounds include A, La, Li, Lu and Le.
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Last reviewed 3 Aug 2026
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AI evidence (gemini-3.6-flash, confidence 0.95): Classic Arabic name meaning night/nighttime beauty, famous from Layla and Majnun.
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