Layla in Arabic
The name Layla is written ليلى in Arabic. It is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning "night; the heroine of the classic love story Layla and Majnun".
ليلى
- In Arabic
- ليلى
- Gender
- Female
- Origin
- Arabic
- Meaning
- night; the heroine of the classic love story Layla and Majnun
- Other spellings
- Laila, Leila, Leyla, Lila
How to write Layla in Arabic, letter by letter
- ل Lam: "l" as in "love"
- ي Ya: "y", or a long "ee"
- ل Lam: "l" as in "love"
- ى Alif maqsura: long "a" at the end of a word
Layla in Arabic calligraphy
Layla (ليلى) in Thuluth, Nastaliq, Kufi, Naskh and display fonts, each downloadable as a transparent PNG.
Layla in Arabic for a tattoo, necklace or gift
For a name necklace or tattoo, keep the spelling ليلى and make sure the letters stay joined and read from right to left. Thuluth and Diwani give an ornate look for larger pieces, while Kufi stays readable at small sizes.
Frequently asked questions
How do you write Layla in Arabic?
Layla is written ليلى, from right to left.
What does the name Layla mean?
Layla is of Arabic origin and means "night; the heroine of the classic love story Layla and Majnun".