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First name Lyla - Meaning, Origin and Rating
Origin
Nameday
Meaning
The female first name Lyla originates from Arabic and means "the night". It is a shortened form of the name Layla, known in Arabic mythology as the beloved of the poet Qays. Lyla is also common in other cultures, such as in Turkey, where it means "the darkness". In the Western world, the name is often seen as a variant of Leila or Lila.