Lela - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Lela

βš₯
LEE-lah'LEE-luh'2 syllables
πŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺSwahili
Mysterious

MEANING

Night

ORIGIN

African

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Swahili word 'usiku' meaning 'night'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Often used in Swahili-speaking regions to symbolize beauty and mystery.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Lela has been used traditionally in Swahili-speaking countries and is celebrated for its lyrical quality.

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¦Arabic
Soft

MEANING

Dark beauty

ORIGIN

Middle Eastern

ETYMOLOGY

From the Arabic 'laylah', which means 'night'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Arabic culture, the name is associated with beauty and elegance.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically, 'Layla' has been a popular name in Arabic literature and poetry.

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