Kayla

//ˈkeɪ.lə// name

name ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A female given name of modern usage.

    "Kayla's look tended to change with the seasons; at the moment it was less Goth than paramilitary, with laced jump boots."

Example

More examples

"Former horse trainer assistant Kayla Lanning had to drive 85 miles (136 km) to deliver twins last year. They are now being treated by a specialist at yet another hospital, 76 miles (122 km) away."

Etymology

A modern invention possibly based on Kay or Michaela; possibly formed on the pattern of Layla.

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