"Layla" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈleɪlə/ Forms: Laylas [plural]
Rhymes: -eɪlə Etymology: One of many alternative spellings of a name transliterated from Arabic; see Leila for more information. Since the late 20th century, in English, this given name in this spelling is sometimes bestowed solely because the namegivers (usually parents of newborns) consider it euphonious, a theme true of many given names; Wikipedia at given name § Popularity discusses name choice motivations. Etymology templates: {{glossary|alternative form|alternative spellings}} alternative spellings Head templates: {{en-proper noun|s}} Layla (plural Laylas)
  1. A female given name from Arabic, variant of Leila. Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names
    Sense id: en-Layla-en-name-uS5P4hEi Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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