Leylan
Fact sheet
- Name
- Leylan
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Leylan is a Kurdish girl's name that translates into English as 'the Fata Morgana', 'the mirage', 'the air reflection', or simply 'the deception'. The name originates from the Kurdish word leylan, which means 'Fata Morgana'.
What does the name Leylan mean?
Leylan is a Kurdish girl's name that translates into English as 'the Fata Morgana', 'the mirage', 'the air reflection', or simply 'the deception'. The term leylan in Kurdish stands for 'Fata Morgana'.
Where does the name Leylan come from?
The name Leylan has Kurdish roots and means 'the Fata Morgana'.
How do you pronounce Leylan?
Leylan is pronounced approximately like 'Lej-lan'.
Popularity
In Germany, Leylan is a rather rare first name. In 2021, it ranked 5,220th in the list of the most popular girls' names. Its best placement was in 2019 at 2,718th. Over the last ten years, Leylan has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it at 6,173rd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 7,455th.
Nicknames & pet names
Lan / Ley / Leyla / Leyn
Frequently asked questions about the name Leylan
What does the name Leylan mean?
Leylan is a Kurdish girl's name that translates into English as 'the Fata Morgana', 'the mirage', or 'the deception'.
Where does the name Leylan come from?
The name Leylan has Kurdish roots and is based on the term 'leylan', which also means 'Fata Morgana'.
How popular is the name Leylan?
The popularity of the name Leylan varies, but it is increasingly appreciated in Kurdish-speaking regions and among families with Kurdish backgrounds.