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Layla

Muslim Girl Name · Scholarly Verified

لَيْلَى

Night, Dark Beauty, Quiet Night

Name of several noble Sahabiyyat including Hazrat Layla bint al-Minhal (R.A.).

Origin:
Arabic
Transliteration:
Laylā • Pronounced: (Lay-la)
Prominent Regional Familiarity
Global Muslim Usage
Primary Quranic / Hadith Source
Hadith Literature
Authenticated Scholarly Sources
Fatawa Razawiyyah, Vol. 24

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    Exalted, High rank, Sublime, Heavenly
    عَالِيَة
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    Exalted, High Rank, Sublime, Noble
    عَالِيَة
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    Peaceful, Secure, Mother of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
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    Learned, Wise, Devout woman of divine gnosis
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What is the meaning of the Islamic name Layla (لَيْلَى)?

The Islamic name Layla (لَيْلَى) means "Night, Dark Beauty, Quiet Night". It is of Arabic origin and is suitable for a Muslim girl.

What is the Islamic significance of the name Layla?

Name of several noble Sahabiyyat including Hazrat Layla bint al-Minhal (R.A.).

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