Laylah
Laylah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Night; dark-haired beauty”.
| Meaning | Night; dark-haired beauty |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | ليلى |
| Pronunciation | LAY-lah |
| Arabic root | ل ي ل (l-y-l) — night |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Laylah
Laylah is a spelling of Layla with a final h. Strictly, the Arabic name ends in alif maqṣūra (Laylā), while laylah with tāʾ marbūṭa means 'a single night', as in Laylat al-Qadr. In practice both spellings are used for the same girls' name.
Is Laylah a Muslim name?
Yes. Laylah is a variant of the Arabic name Layla and is a common Muslim name.
Is Laylah in the Quran?
The related word laylah appears in 'The Night of Decree (laylat al-qadr) is better than a thousand months' (Quran 97:3).
Where is the name Laylah used?
Used mostly by English-speaking Muslim families.
Gifts with the name Laylah
- Laylah name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Laylah baby gifts (Amazon)
- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Laylah
More girl names like Laylah
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Laylah mean?
Laylah means 'Night; dark-haired beauty'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Laylah a Muslim name?
Yes. Laylah is a variant of the Arabic name Layla and is a common Muslim name.
How do you write Laylah in Arabic?
Laylah is written ليلى in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Laylah?
Laylah is pronounced LAY-lah.
Is Laylah mentioned in the Quran?
The related word laylah appears in 'The Night of Decree (laylat al-qadr) is better than a thousand months' (Quran 97:3).