Laila at a glance
- Meaning
- Night beauty
- Origin
- Arabic
- Religion
- Muslim
- Gender
- girl
- Pronunciation
- LAI-la
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- uncommon
- Variants & Spellings
- Layla, Laylia, Layle, Laaylia, Laayle, Lailia
Lucky details for Laila
- Number
- 9
- Color
- Coral Red
- Stone
- Red Coral
- Flower
- Marigold
- Day
- Tuesday
- Planet
- Mars
- Zodiac
- Aries
- Metal
- Bronze
Laila is a Arabic name meaning “night beauty”. It is a spelling variant of Layla and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Laila for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with brave, energetic, fiercely compassionate. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Laila reduce to 9, a number linked with Mars and with people who are courageous, generous, stands up for people who need it.
Numerology
Chaldean value 9 — Brave, energetic, fiercely compassionate.
Personality
Brave, energetic, fiercely compassionate
Positive Traits
Courageous, generous, stands up for people who need it
Negative Traits
Acts on impulse and needs an outlet for all that energy
Career Suggestions
Medicine, defence, sport, activism, surgery
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FAQs about the name Laila
What does the name Laila mean?
Laila means “night beauty” and comes from a Arabic root.
Is Laila a boy or girl name?
Laila is most often used as a girl name today.
How do you pronounce Laila?
Laila is pronounced LAI-la (2 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Laila?
The lucky number for Laila is 9, ruled by Mars.
What are good nicknames for Laila?
Popular short forms include Laii, Lail, Laiy, Lay.
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