Leila as a name
Leila is a female given name that has origins in several different languages, including Arabic, Persian, and Hebrew. In Arabic and Persian, the name Leila means “night,” while in Hebrew it means “weary.”
The name Leila has become popular in many different countries, including the United States, where it has been consistently used as a given name since the 1970s. It is a relatively uncommon name, but not rare, and is often considered to be exotic or unique.
Famous people with the name Leila include Leila Khaled, a Palestinian activist, and Leila Lopes, a former Miss Universe from Angola. The name has also been used in literature, with one of the most famous examples being the protagonist of the book “Lolita” by Vladimir Nabokov.
