Leyla

Meaning & origin

The female first name Leyla has its origin in the Arabic region and means "the night" or "the dark". It is a variant of the name Leila and is often used as a diminutive form for the name Leila. In Islamic culture, Leyla is also a symbol of the beauty and grace of a woman. The name is popular in many countries, including Turkey, where it is often used as "Leyla Sultan".

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Famous people with the first name Leyla

• Leyla Aliyeva Azerbaijani author and activist
• Leyla Qasim Kurdish activist and dissident
• Leyla Kazim Writer
• Leyla Hirsch Person
• Leyla Milani Person
• Leyla McCalla Musician

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