What Does the Name Leila Mean

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The name Leila comes from Arabic roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Leila below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.

Leila Name Meaning

Arabic, Persian, English, GeorgianVariant of LAYLA. 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...

Origin: ArabicGender: Girl
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1 Liselot
2 Lídia
3 Loane
4 Lowri
5 Lianne
6 Lerato
7 Lucasta
8 Leandra
9 Lorenza
10 Lalla
11 Lainey
12 Louise
13 Ling
14 Ljuba
15 Leanna
16 Liberty
17 Luann
18 Lisbeth
19 Liberia
20 Loreen
21 Lorelle
22 Lidiya
23 Laleh
24 Latonya
25 Lexy
26 Louella
27 Lihi
28 Lorri
29 Lalage
30 Llora
31 Lotus
32 Lori
33 Lisette
34 Liis
35 Lilli
36 Ligeia
37 Lleucu
38 Lára
39 Lene
40 Lies
41 Longina
42 Lettie
43 Lexine
44 Latasha
45 Lorayne
46 Lexus
47 Lati̇fe
48 Laine
49 Lally
50 Lilija
51 Lesia
52 Lauma
53 Leela
54 Lotta
55 Londyn
56 Lillian
57 Lakshmi
58 Liat
59 Lalitha
60 Lochana
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