Girl name
Laela name meaning
“night; nighttime”
Laela is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning “night” or “nighttime”. It is an Indonesian variant of Laylā, which is related to the Arabic word layl, meaning “night”. Laylā provides the related name form, while layl supplies the word underlying this meaning.
What does Laela mean?
The ending -la occurs in names with varied origins, including Laila, Nabila, and Bella. It has no single meaning of its own; the meaning belongs to each complete name. More girl names ending in -la →
Origin and cultural usage of Laela
An Indonesian variant of Arabic Laylā, related to layl, 'night'.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Laela in Islam and the Quran
Laela does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Laela
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Laela, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Laela: night; nighttime
- Jaenab: a tree with fragrant blossoms
- Bilqis: traditional name of the Queen of Sheba
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Meaning of each word
- Laela: night; nighttime
- Sadiyah: fortunate and happy
- Nurfaizah: light and success
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Laela Awaliyah
Meaning of each word
- Laela: night; nighttime
- Awaliyah: initial or first
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Meaning of each word
- Aisyah: living, full of life
- Laela: night; nighttime
- Sumaya: exalted, high in standing
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Laela Hasna
Meaning of each word
- Laela: night; nighttime
- Hasna: beautiful, lovely in appearance
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Meaning of each word
- Laela: night; nighttime
- Muna: wishes, aspirations
- Rasyidah: wise, rightly guided
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How to pronounce Laela
| Syllables | 3 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /laɛla/ |
| Arabic script | ليلى |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦭꦲꦺꦭ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮜᮈᮜ |
Is Laela a girl’s name?
Yes, Laela is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Laela ranks #631 among girl names in our data sample (16 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Laela
Names with related meanings
- Lestari♀Enduring, continuing over time
- Novita♀Associated with the month of November
- Yuli♂♀Associated with the month of July
- Yunita♀Associated with the month of June
- Desi♀Associated with the month of December
- Dina♀Day
- Natalia♀Relating to birth or Christmas
- Novi♀Associated with the month of November
- Yuni♀Associated with the month of June
- Yulianti♀Associated with the month of July
- Dini♀Early, at the beginning
- Ramadhani♂♀Associated with the month of Ramadan
Famous people named Laela
- Laela Milyana · b. 1974
- Laela Nurul Fauziah
- Laela Tambawang · b. 1982
FAQ about the name Laela
What is the meaning of Laela?
Laela means night; nighttime. An Indonesian variant of Arabic Laylā, related to layl, 'night'.
Is Laela a girl’s name?
Yes, Laela is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Laela?
Laela is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Laela in the Quran?
Laela does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Laela have?
Laela has 3 syllables (La-e-la) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Laela?
Laela ranks #631 among girl names in our data sample (16 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Laela?
Some ideas: Laela Jaenab Bilqis; Laela Sadiyah Nurfaizah; Laela Awaliyah.
Famous people named Laela?
Notable people named Laela include Laela Milyana, Laela Nurul Fauziah, Laela Tambawang.
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