Leyli

The first name Leyli is a variant of the name Leyla, which is used in both Azerbaijani and Persian and has its origins in the name Laila. The meaning of the name is "the nocturnal one."

What does the name Leyli mean?

Leyli is a girl's name that is understood as an Azerbaijani and Persian form of Leyla and can be traced back to Laila. Its meaning can be translated as "the nocturnal one." The roots of the name go back to the Arabic word lailā (لَيْلَى) or layla (لَيْلَة), which means "the night." The name became famous through the protagonist of the ancient Arabic tale "Laila and Majnun," which is regarded in the Arab cultural sphere as the equivalent of "Romeo and Juliet." Other variants include Layla, Lailah, Leila, Leilah, Laylah, Elayla, Lejla, Layli, Lyla, Lylah, Lila, Lilah, Elila, Lela, and Lelah.

Where does the name Leyli come from?

The name Leyli has Arabic roots and means "the nocturnal one." It is composed of the Arabic terms lailā (لَيْلَى) and layla (لَيْلَة), both of which mean "the night." It is used in the Azerbaijani and Persian languages.

How do you pronounce Leyli?

The pronunciation of Leyli is sonorous and melodic. The name is two syllables and is pronounced as "Ley-li" [ˈleɪ̯li], with the diphthong in the first syllable creating a lively, bright sound. The soft connection of the syllables through the repetition of the "l" gives the name a poetic and feminine touch - light, flowing, and melodious.

When is the name day of Leyli?

Leyli is celebrated on August 18 and November 15.

Popularity

In Germany, Leyli is among the popular girl's names, currently ranking 2,723rd in the list of most common first names. Its highest ranking was in 2017 at 1,769th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given approximately 110 times, placing it 2,330th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 2,552nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Leyley

Famous people

• Leyli Golestan (Iranian writer)
• Leyli Rashidi (Iranian actress)