Lejla is a girl's name of Arabic/Persian origin meaning “night or dark beauty (variant of Leila).” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Lej. Lejla is a moderately popular name for girls, with a popularity score of 67 out of 100 — familiar without being overused.
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LAY-lah
Phonetic spelling
A widely-used, familiar name for girls.
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Lejla means “night or dark beauty (variant of Leila).” It is a girl's name of Arabic/Persian origin.
Lejla is pronounced LAY-lah.
Lejla is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Lejla has a popularity score of 67 out of 100 based on current naming trends.
Popular nicknames for Lejla include Lej.
Middle names that pair well with Lejla include Lejla Rose, Lejla Grace, Lejla Marie, Lejla Jane.
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