Leila
Leila is an alluring feminine name of Arabic origin, cherished globally in multiple spelling variants. It gained timeless literary fame through the classic eastern romance of Layla and Majnun. Soft, lyrical, and internationally recognized, it remains a stylish choice for modern parents.
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisAn Arabic feminine name derived from the word for 'night', metaphorically evoking nocturnal beauty.
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Meno je arabského pôvodu a vychádza z arabského ženského mena Lajlá (ليلى), ktoré súvisí so slovom lajl (ليل) vo význame „noc“. Podoba Leila vznikla jeho prepisom do latinky.
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International Traveler Index
How easily Leila is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide
LEILA
100% identical to original formNo diacritics (ASCII)
Universal international spelling16 foreign variants
Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky- •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
- •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
- •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.
Name days and calendars
Dates in Slovak and international calendarsVýslovnosť: lej-la
Grammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesNotable figures named Leila
11People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.
Wife of Tunisian president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali and former First Lady of Tunisia
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Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)
Leila Smith
3 + 1 = 4 syllables
- The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.
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