Leyla Name Meaning

The name Leyla is of Arabic origin and is commonly used in various cultures around the world. It is derived from the Arabic word "layl" which means "night".

Some famous personalities with the name Leyla include:
1. Leyla Aliyeva - She is the daughter of the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, and is known as a humanitarian and Vice President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation.
2. Leyla Gencer - She was a renowned Turkish operatic soprano and is considered one of the great opera singers of the 20th century.
3. Leyla Hussein - She is a Somali-born British psychotherapist, writer, and leading voice in the movement against female genital mutilation.