How to Pronounce Leyla
Leyla / LEY-la /
The name Leyla is a Female name of Turkic origin meaning "Leyla generally means 'night' or 'dark beauty.' It is often associated with romance and mystery.". It is pronounced LEY-la.
Turkic Female
Meaning & Origin
Leyla is a Turkic name meaning "Leyla generally means 'night' or 'dark beauty.' It is often associated with romance and mystery.". The etymology is complex, possibly derived from Arabic (ليل, layl) meaning 'night', Hebrew (לילה, laylah) also meaning 'night', or Persian (لیلا, Leylâ) meaning 'dark-haired beauty'.
Quick Facts
Language Turkic
Gender Female
Phonetic LEY-la
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as LEY-la. Keep the original Turkic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Leyla
- · Leyla Aliyeva - Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation
- · Leyla Hussein - Somali-British Psychotherapist and Activist
- · Leyla Lydia Tuğutlu - Turkish Actress
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Frequently asked questions
- How do you pronounce Leyla?
- Leyla is pronounced LEY-la.
- What is the correct pronunciation of Leyla?
- The correct pronunciation of Leyla is LEY-la.
- Is Leyla a Turkic name?
- Yes, Leyla is a Turkic name meaning "Leyla generally means 'night' or 'dark beauty.' It is often associated with romance and mystery.".
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