Leila
3 syllables
♀ Female ◎ Arabic / Persian ◈ 3 syllables
"Night, dark as night"

From Arabic / Persian

Variant of Layla, and the usual Persian transcription.This spelling was used by Lord Byron for characters in The Giaour (1813) and Don Juan (1819), and it is through him that the name was introduced to the English-speaking world.

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Leila at a glance
MeaningNight, dark as night
OriginArabic / Persian
GenderFemale
Syllables3
NumerologyLife Path 3
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Origin & history of Leila
1
Arabic / Persian roots
Variant of Layla, and the usual Persian transcription.This spelling was used by Lord Byron for characters in The Giaour (1813) and Don Juan (1819), and it is through him that the name was introduced to the English-speaking world.
2
Root name
The root form of Leila is Layla — meaning Night, dark as night.
3
Modern usage
Leila remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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Popularity of Leila
3Syllables
3Life path
Numerology of Leila
3
Life path number
The Creator
Creativity, joy and self-expression.
Creative
😄Joyful
🗣️Communicator
🌈Optimistic
L3
E5
I9
L3
A1
Sum: 21 → Life path 3
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Personality of Leila
Bright & creative
Imaginative, expressive, endlessly inventive.
😊
Magnetic warmth
Their laugh is contagious. People love being near them.
🌈
Eternal optimist
Even in dark moments they find the light.
🗣️
Storyteller
They can describe anything and make it fascinating.
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Name combinations with Leila
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