Layla or Laylaa?
Two spellings, side by side.
Layla and Laylaa are two spellings of the same sound. Layla is listed with the meaning "Layla comes from the Arabic layl, meaning 'night'. It is known from the classic love story of Layla and Majnun" and Laylaa with "Name of the beloved companion of majnoon". Layla is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Layla | Laylaa |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Layla comes from the Arabic layl, meaning 'night'. It is known from the classic love story of Layla and Majnun. | Name of the beloved companion of majnoon |
| Origin | Arabic | Arabic |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Written | લયલા | — |
| Say it | Lay-la | Lay-laa |
| Popularity | Very popular | Less often searched here |
Questions about Layla and Laylaa
Is Layla or Laylaa more common?
Layla is more often searched and saved on this site; Laylaa is also used.
Do Layla and Laylaa mean the same?
Layla: "Layla comes from the Arabic layl, meaning 'night'. It is known from the classic love story of Layla and Majnun". Laylaa: "Name of the beloved companion of majnoon".
How do you say Layla?
In parts: Lay-la. Laylaa is said the same way.
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