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GirlPronounced Turkish /lej.ˈɫa/; Persian /lej.ˈlɒː/; Arabic /ˈlaj.laː/; English /ˈleɪ.lə/; English /ˈli.lə/; English /ˈlaɪ.lə/Azerbaijani language family

Leyla

This name is a variant of Leila, and the usual Turkish, Azerbaijani and Kurdish form.

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Leyla is a girl name.

Pronunciation: Turkish /lej.ˈɫa/; Persian /lej.ˈlɒː/; Arabic /ˈlaj.laː/; English /ˈleɪ.lə/; English /ˈli.lə/; English /ˈlaɪ.lə/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationTurkish /lej.ˈɫa/; Persian /lej.ˈlɒː/; Arabic /ˈlaj.laː/; English /ˈleɪ.lə/; English /ˈli.lə/; English /ˈlaɪ.lə/
Language familyAzerbaijani

Meaning and history

This name is a variant of Leila, and the usual Turkish, Azerbaijani and Kurdish form.

Notes and context

Usage: turkish, azerbaijani, turkmen, kurdish, persian, arabic, english | Kurdish Arabic: لەیلا; Persian: لیلا; Arabic: ليلى

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