Leyli

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Leyli means "night" or "belonging to the night" in Persian. It is also the name of the central figure in the Persian love story of Layla and Majnun, which has been celebrated in literature and art for centuries.
Popularity
The popularity of Leyli varies by region. It is not a common name in English-speaking countries, but it remains a popular choice in Iran and other parts of the world where Persian is spoken.

cartoon of the name Leyli
Cartoon of Leyli

Leyli Name meanings & History

Leyli means "night" or "belonging to the night" in Persian. It is also the name of the central figure in the Persian love story of Layla and Majnun, which has been celebrated in literature and art for centuries. Variant of Leyla. Leyli is used as a first name for baby girls.

Zodiac Sign of Leyli: Lover Taurus,Logical Libra

Synonyms of Leyli:

L: Lovely,Languid,Legal,Lover,Lazy,Luscious,Liaison

E: Enlighten,Environment,Exaggerate,Enliven,Entertain,Expressive

Y: Yin/Yang,Youth-giving,Yen/money

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

Leyli is:

  • a Modern name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name

Famous People

There are many famous people with the name Leyli, including Leyli Matsumoto (a Brazilian singer), Leyli Joon (a fashion model), and Leyli Norouz (an Iranian-American photographer and director).

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