Leila-Marja
Arabic and Persian · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Leila-Marja
Leila-Marja is a hyphenated name combining Leila (Arabic لَيْلَة meaning "night") and Marja (Persian/Arabic مرجع meaning "source" or "reference," often used in Shia Islamic contexts for a religious authority).
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Etymology
Leila-Marja is a hyphenated name combining Leila (Arabic لَيْلَة meaning "night") and Marja (Persian/Arabic مرجع meaning "source" or "reference," often used in Shia Islamic contexts for a religious authority). The name is used primarily in Persian and Arabic-speaking cultures, particularly among Shia Muslim communities where "Marja" carries religious significance as a title for high-ranking clerics.
Leila-Marja currently ranks #7,848 in the United States as a girl's name.
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