"Kaila" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Yiddish קיילה (kaila)), In modern use a spelling variant of Kayla or Kyla. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|yi|קיילה|tr=kaila}} Yiddish קיילה (kaila) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Kaila
  1. A female given name. Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names

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