Alaylah

ah-LAY-lah'uh-LAY-luh'3 syllables
🇮🇱Hebrew
Mysterious

MEANING

To ascend

ORIGIN

Cultural origin in Hebrew

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Hebrew word 'alah', meaning 'to ascend' or 'to rise'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Often associated with spiritual or emotional elevation.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Traditionally used in Hebrew contexts and often signifies growth and upliftment.

🇸🇦Arabic
Melodic

MEANING

Night

ORIGIN

Cultural origin in Arabic

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Arabic 'layl', meaning 'night'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Arabic cultures, the night is often associated with mystery and beauty.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The concept of night is deeply rooted in Arabic poetry and literature.

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The name Alaylah means "to ascend" in Hebrew, "night" in Arabic.
Alaylah has Cultural origin in Hebrew and Cultural origin in Arabic origins. Derived from the Hebrew word 'alah', meaning 'to ascend' or 'to rise'.
Alaylah is pronounced ah-LAY-lah (uh-LAY-luh). It has 3 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Alaylah include Layla, Lala.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Alaylah include Amara, Zara, Eli.
The most common spelling is Alaylah. Alternative spellings include Alaila, Alayla, Alaelah.