Laila

//ˈleɪlə// name

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Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A female given name from Arabic, variant of Leila.

    "“Laila it is,” Fariba said, smiling tiredly. “Night Beauty. It’s perfect.”"

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"Tom appeared accompanied by an old woman. Laila and Maria whispered, "Is that his grandmother?" "That must be his new flame!" Both of them giggled scornfully."

Etymology

Variant of Leila and Layla, from Arabic لَيْلَى (laylā), related to لَيْلَة (layla, “night”).

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