Leijla

The name Leijla is an alternative spelling of the Arabic name Laila. Its translation is 'the dark night,' although it can also be interpreted as 'the wonderful night.'

What does the name Leijla mean?

Leijla is a variant form of the Arabic name Laila. The meaning is 'the dark night,' but it can also be interpreted more freely as 'the wonderful night.' The name has its roots in the Arabic word lailā (لَيْلَى) or layla (لَيْلَة), which means 'the night.' The name gained recognition through the protagonist of the traditional Arabic tale 'Laila and Majnun,' which is regarded as the equivalent of 'Romeo and Juliet' in the Arab world. Other variants include Layla, Lailah, Leila, Leyla, Leilah, Laylah, Elayla, Lejla, Layli, Lyla, Lylah, Lila, Lilah, Elila, Lela, and Lelah.

Where does the name Leijla come from?

Leijla is a female first name with Arabic origins and means 'the dark night.' The etymology comes from lailā (لَيْلَى) or layla (لَيْلَة), which means 'the night' in Arabic. The name is also common in Bosnian and Persian languages.

How do you pronounce Leijla?

Leijla is pronounced approximately like 'Leila,' with a long 'ei' and a soft 'j.'

When is the name day of Leijla?

The name day for Leijla is celebrated on August 18 and November 15.

Popularity

Leijla is a rather rare name in Germany. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best ranking was in 2010 at 2,348th. Over the last ten years, Leijla has been chosen as a first name about 20 times, placing it 6,571st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,582nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Lei