Leylan
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Leylan
Leylan is a modern variant spelling of Leilan or Leylani, derived from the Arabic word "layl" (ليل) meaning "night," often used to denote beauty or darkness in poetic contexts.
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Etymology
Leylan is a modern variant spelling of Leilan or Leylani, derived from the Arabic word "layl" (ليل) meaning "night," often used to denote beauty or darkness in poetic contexts. The name is primarily used in Kurdish, Turkish, and Arabic-speaking communities, with growing adoption in Western cultures, though it lacks significant historical precedent as a traditional given name.
Leylan currently ranks #13,783 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.
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