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Nurlaila name meaning

“light in the night”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/nurlaila/
Gender
♀ Girl
Origin
Arabic
Syllables
3
Popularity
#356

Nurlaila is a feminine name commonly linked to the meaning light in the night. It combines Arabic nūr, meaning light, with Laylā, a name associated with night. This combined form is established in Indonesian naming, bringing the two Arabic elements together within a single name.

What does Nurlaila mean?

Light in the night

In Indonesian: cahaya pada malam hari

-la

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 Nurlaila

Nurlaila combines Arabic nūr, meaning light, and Laylā, a name associated with night. The combined form is established in Indonesian naming.

Linguistic originArabic
Naming traditionIslamic
Starts withN · Nu

Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.

Nurlaila in Islam and the Quran

Nurlaila 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 Nurlaila

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Nurlaila, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

  • Nurlaila Amirah Faujiah

    Meaning of each word

    • Nurlaila: light in the night
    • Amirah: princess, female ruler
    • Faujiah: a woman who achieves victory
  • Nurlaila Aulia Salwa

    Meaning of each word

    • Nurlaila: light in the night
    • Aulia: protectors, close allies, or saints
    • Salwa: solace; quail
  • Nurlaila Warda

    Meaning of each word

    • Nurlaila: light in the night
    • Warda: a rose flower
  • Khuzaimah Nurlaila Maula

    Meaning of each word

    • Khuzaimah: a kind of desert tree
    • Nurlaila: light in the night
    • Maula: master, protector, ally
  • Nurlaila Adham

    Meaning of each word

    • Nurlaila: light in the night
    • Adham: deep black; a black horse
  • Nurlaila Annisa Maulida

    Meaning of each word

    • Nurlaila: light in the night
    • Annisa: the women
    • Maulida: birth, birthday

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How to pronounce Nurlaila

Syllables3 · 8 letters · 8-letter girl names
IPA/nurlaila/
Arabic scriptنور ليلى
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦤꦸꦂꦭꦲꦶꦭ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮔᮥᮁᮜᮄᮜ

Is Nurlaila a girl’s name?

Yes, Nurlaila is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.

♂ Boys 0%Girls 100% ♀

Nurlaila ranks #356 among girl names in our data sample (27 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Nurlaila

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Nurlaila

  • Hj. Nurlaila Thoib · b. 1952
  • Nurlaila · b. 1974
  • Nurlaila · b. 1974
  • Nurlaila · b. 1973
  • Nurlaila
  • Nurlaila · b. 1993
  • Nurlaila
  • Nurlaila · b. 1991
  • Nurlaila · b. 1976
  • Nurlaila · b. 1985
  • Nurlaila · b. 1988
  • Nurlaila Atika · b. 1955

FAQ about the name Nurlaila

What is the meaning of Nurlaila?

Nurlaila means light in the night. Nurlaila combines Arabic nūr, meaning light, and Laylā, a name associated with night. The combined form is established in Indonesian naming.

Is Nurlaila a girl’s name?

Yes, Nurlaila is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Nurlaila?

Nurlaila is of Arabic origin.

Is the name Nurlaila in the Quran?

Nurlaila does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.

How many syllables does Nurlaila have?

Nurlaila has 3 syllables (Nur-lai-la) and 8 letters.

How popular is the name Nurlaila?

Nurlaila ranks #356 among girl names in our data sample (27 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Nurlaila?

Some ideas: Nurlaila Amirah Faujiah; Nurlaila Aulia Salwa; Nurlaila Warda.

Famous people named Nurlaila?

Notable people named Nurlaila include Hj. Nurlaila Thoib, Nurlaila, Nurlaila.

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