Lela-Mae

MEANING

ORIGIN

American

ETYMOLOGY

Lela, a variant of Leila, has Arabic roots meaning 'night' or 'dark beauty'. Mae is derived from the English name May, from the Roman goddess Maia.

CULTURAL NOTES

Lelamae is often viewed as a vintage or Southern name in the United States.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Names combining Lela and Mae have been used in the southern United States since the late 19th century.