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.

GirlArabicMesh · AriesAshwiniPythagorean no. 6 · The Nurturer2 syllables
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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

  • GeneralAI provenance assessment

    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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