Layba
Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Layba
Layba is derived from Arabic roots, with meanings related to "lioness" or "a brave/fierce woman," stemming from the word "layb" (ليب) which refers to a lion.
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Etymology
Layba is derived from Arabic roots, with meanings related to "lioness" or "a brave/fierce woman," stemming from the word "layb" (ليب) which refers to a lion. The name is primarily used in Arabic-speaking Muslim communities and South Asian Islamic cultures, particularly among Pakistani and Indian Muslims, with historical usage documented in Islamic literary traditions.
Layba currently ranks #2,292 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.
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