ليان
Liyan
Liyan is a Muslim girl name meaning “Softness, gentleness”.
| Meaning | Softness, gentleness |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | ليان |
| Pronunciation | lee-YAAN |
| Arabic root | ل ي ن (l-y-n) — to be soft |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Liyan
Liyan is a form of the Arabic liyān, a verbal noun meaning softness and gentleness, from the same root as Layan and Leen. It is a modern name, popular in the Gulf and Levant. It differs from the Chinese name Liyan.
Is Liyan a Muslim name?
Yes. Liyan is an Arabic girl's name meaning gentleness, used by Muslim families.
Where is the name Liyan used?
A modern name used in the Gulf and Levant.
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Spellings and variants of Liyan
More girl names like Liyan
Aadila — Just, fair-mindedAala — Blessings, favours of GodAamaal — Hopes, aspirationsAamira — Prosperous, flourishing, full of lifeAatika — Pure, noble; fragrantAbeer — Fragrance, perfumeAbir — Fragrance, scent of flowersAbrar — The righteous, the piousAdeeba — Cultured, well-mannered, literary womanAdiba — Cultured, refined, well-manneredAdila — Just, fair, upright womanAfaf — Chastity, modesty, virtueAfifa — Chaste, pure, virtuousAfiyah — Wellbeing, good health, safetyAfnan — Branches of treesAfra — White tinged with earth colourAfraa — White with an earthy tintAfrah — Joys, celebrations, happiness
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Liyan mean?
Liyan means 'Softness, gentleness'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Liyan a Muslim name?
Yes. Liyan is an Arabic girl's name meaning gentleness, used by Muslim families.
How do you write Liyan in Arabic?
Liyan is written ليان in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Liyan?
Liyan is pronounced lee-YAAN.