Muslim girl name
Layla: name meaning
ليلى
“Night; dark beauty”
GirlGender
ArabicOrigin
NoIn the Qur'an
Also spelled Laila or Leila.
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
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Questions
What does Layla mean?
Layla (ليلى) means "Night; dark beauty". It is a Arabic name for a girl.
Is Layla a Muslim name?
Yes. Layla is used by Muslims around the world. Also spelled Laila or Leila.
Is Layla mentioned in the Qur'an?
Layla is not mentioned in the Qur'an as a name, but its meaning is good, which is what matters in Islam.