Leyla
Meaning of Leyla
Leyla is a beautiful and feminine name for a baby girl. It has origins in Arabic, Persian, and Turkish languages, with the pronunciation being "LAY-lah" (/lej.la/) in all three variations. The name Leyla has gained popularity over the years in the United States, consistently appearing on the list of top baby names. In recent years, it has been given to around 400-500 newborn girls annually, ranking between 587-712. The name's usage has been relatively steady since the early 2000s. If you're looking for a name that is both elegant and culturally diverse, Leyla would be an excellent choice for your little one.
Pronunciation
Turkish,Arabic,Persian
- Pronunced as LAY-lah (/lej.la/)
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Notable People Named Leyla
| Leyla Zana is a Kurdish politician who was imprisoned for ten years for her political activism and awarded the 1995 Sakharov Prize and the Rafto Prize for her peaceful struggle for the human rights of the Kurdish people in Turkey and neighboring countries. |
| Leyla Hussein is a Somali-born British psychotherapist, social activist, and the first woman of color to be elected Rector of the University of St Andrews, known for her work in founding the Dahlia Project and co-founding the Daughters of Eve non-profit organization. |
| Leyla Erbil was a prominent Turkish writer and the first Turkish female author to be nominated for a Nobel Prize in Literature, known for her novels, short stories, and essays. |
| Leyla Aliyeva is a prominent member of the ruling Aliyev dynasty in Azerbaijan, being the daughter of the country's current leader, Ilham Aliyev, and the granddaughter of former ruler Heydar Aliyev. |
| Leyla Saz, also known as Leyla Hanimefendi, was a prominent Ottoman Empire and Turkish composer, poet, and writer from 1850 to 1936. |
| Leyla Bouzid is a Tunisian screenwriter and film director. |
| Leyla Qasim was a Feyli Kurdish activist executed in Baghdad for her opposition to the Iraqi Ba'ath regime, and is revered as a national martyr among the Kurds. |
| Leyla Göksun is a Turkish actress known for her work in film and television. |
| Leyla Tanlar is a Turkish actress, model, and gymnast known for her roles in various television dramas, including the leading role in the 2019 series Ferhat ile Şirin and a supporting role in the Disney+ series Kaçış. |
| Leyla Musalem is a retired Chilean tennis player. |
| Leyla Kheradmand Mohadjer is an American statistician known for her expertise in survey methodology and her leadership in various international and national statistical programs. |
| Leyla Mammadbeyova - Leyla Huseynagha qizi Mammadbeyova was a pioneering Azerbaijani and Soviet scientist, pathologist, and professor, known for being the first female professor in Azerbaijan in the field of pathology and the first female chief pathologist of Azerbaijan. |
