Layla

proper nounattested in dialogue

//ˈleɪlə//

A female given name from Arabic, variant of Leila.

proper noun

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A female given name from Arabic, variant of Leila.
The blonde squinted at the screen. "I never heard the name Caelum before," she said. "Is it from the Bible?" "I shook my head. "Old family name." "Well, at least you weren't named after some stupid song on the radio." I squinted to read her name tag: Layla.
Wokefishing notwithstanding, Layla told Vice she isn’t optimistic about the prospects of dating outside of political bubbles.

Etymology

One of many alternative spellings of a name transliterated from Arabic; see Leila for more information. Since the late 20th century, in English, this given name in this spelling is sometimes bestowed solely because it is considered euphonious, a theme true of many given names; Wikipedia at given name § Popularity discusses name choice motivations.

Forms

plural: Laylas

layer · A single thickness of some material covering a surface.Layer · A surname.laying · The act by which something is laid (in any sense).

Layla · A female given name from Arabic, variant of Leila.

layout · A structured arrangement of items within certain limits.Lazarus · Lazarus of Bethany, a man raised from the dead by Jesus…lazy · Unwilling to do work or make an effort; disinclined to…

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