Girl name
Lela name meaning
“night”
Lela is a girl’s name commonly linked to Arabic, with the meaning ‘night’. In this derivation, it is a variant of Laila or Leila, from Arabic laylā. That form is related to layl, ‘night’, connecting Lela’s meaning with the source of those related names.
What does Lela 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 Lela
May be a variant of Laila or Leila, from 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.
Lela in Islam and the Quran
Lela 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 Lela
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Lela, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Lela: night
- Hasna: beautiful, lovely in appearance
- Rahma: compassion, mercy
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Meaning of each word
- Lela: night
- Nurlita: light
- Khoirun: goodness, something good
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Lela Nurhidayah
Meaning of each word
- Lela: night
- Nurhidayah: light of right guidance
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Meaning of each word
- Rahmani: related to the Most Merciful
- Lela: night
- Iffah: self-restraint and personal chastity
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Lela Rahmayanti
Meaning of each word
- Lela: night
- Rahmayanti: compassion, mercy
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Meaning of each word
- Lela: night
- Masita: hair-comber
- Raihanah: sweet-smelling aromatic plant
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How to pronounce Lela
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /lɛla/ |
| Arabic script | ليلى |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦭꦺꦭ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮜᮨᮜ |
Is Lela a girl’s name?
Yes, Lela is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 11% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Lela ranks #1,041 among girl names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Lela
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 Lela
- Lela Diyana Br Tarigan · b. 1980
- Lela Nurlaela · b. 1965
- Lela Susanty · b. 1969
- Lela Triyana · b. 1973
- Lela Wati · b. 1975
FAQ about the name Lela
What is the meaning of Lela?
Lela means night. May be a variant of Laila or Leila, from Arabic laylā, related to layl, ‘night’.
Is Lela a girl’s name?
Yes, Lela is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 11% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Lela?
Lela is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Lela in the Quran?
Lela does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Lela have?
Lela has 2 syllables (Le-la) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Lela?
Lela ranks #1,041 among girl names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Lela?
Some ideas: Lela Hasna Rahma; Lela Nurlita Khoirun; Lela Nurhidayah.
Famous people named Lela?
Notable people named Lela include Lela Diyana Br Tarigan, Lela Nurlaela, Lela Susanty.
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