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Origin: Arabic

Meaning: Night

Leyla is an enchanting girl’s name of Arabic origin that translates to “night.” It traces all the way back to the Middle Ages and is in part famous due to the Arabic legend of Layla and Majnun, a story of two star-crossed lovers whose passion easily rivals Romeo and Juliet. Eric Clapton also penned a tribute to this tale with his classic song “Layla.” The name Leyla has a variety of spellings but its subtle, romantic magic remains intact no matter how you choose to write it.