Lailuma
Lailuma is a Muslim girl name meaning “Generally linked to Laila, night”.
| Meaning | Generally linked to Laila, night |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Afghan (Pashto/Dari), from Laila |
| Arabic spelling | لیلما |
| Pronunciation | lay-LOO-mah |
| Muslim name? | Used by Muslims |
Meaning and origin of Lailuma
Lailuma is an Afghan girl's name that is generally regarded as an elaboration of Laila (Laylā). Laila is linked to the Arabic layl, 'night', and in classical poetry it calls up the image of dark-haired beauty, most famously through the beloved in the story of Layla and Majnun. Lailuma carries the same associations, so its meaning is usually given in terms of night and beauty. How the ending '-uma' was formed is not well documented, so it is best to treat the name as a local variation on Laila rather than a separate word with its own translation.
The name is found mainly in Afghanistan, among both Pashto- and Dari-speaking families, and among Afghan communities in Pakistan, Europe and North America. In Persian script it is written لیلما, and the spelling Lailoma is also used. Pronunciation is lay-LOO-mah, with the stress on the middle syllable. Because it builds on the widely loved name Laila, Muslim families in Afghanistan use it without any religious concern.
Is Lailuma a Muslim name?
Yes, in practice. Lailuma is used by Muslim families in Afghanistan and is based on the Arabic-derived name Laila.
Where is the name Lailuma used?
Found mainly in Afghanistan and among Afghan families abroad.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lailuma mean?
Lailuma means 'Generally linked to Laila, night'. It comes from Afghan (Pashto/Dari), from Laila.
Is Lailuma a Muslim name?
Yes, in practice. Lailuma is used by Muslim families in Afghanistan and is based on the Arabic-derived name Laila.
How do you write Lailuma in Arabic?
Lailuma is written لیلما in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Lailuma?
Lailuma is pronounced lay-LOO-mah.
How do you write Lailuma in Persian?
Lailuma is written لیلما in Persian (Dari) script.
Is Lailuma related to Laila?
Yes. It is generally regarded as an Afghan form built on Laila, which is linked to the Arabic word for night.
Is Lailuma a Pashto name?
It is used by both Pashto- and Dari-speaking families in Afghanistan.