Cat name
Leyla
- Origin
- Turkish/Arabic
- Gender
- female
- Syllables
- 2
Meaning
Night; the heroine of the great love epic Leyla and Mecnun
More
The beloved heroine of the classical Ottoman love story Leyla and Mecnun — a Turkish retelling of the Arabic Layla and Majnun. A name synonymous with longing and beauty.
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Questions
- What does Leyla mean?
- Leyla means Night; the heroine of the great love epic Leyla and Mecnun. It's a name of Turkish/Arabic origin.
- Where does the name Leyla come from?
- Leyla comes from Turkish/Arabic. It's associated with these themes: Turkish.
- Is Leyla a boy or girl cat name?
- Leyla is traditionally a female name, but cat names don't have to follow human conventions — many people use it for cats of any sex.
- Is Leyla a good name for a cat?
- Leyla is a thoughtful pick. At 2 syllables, it's easy to call across a room. It carries the character of Turkish. It means "Night; the heroine of the great love epic Leyla and Mecnun." The best cat names are short, distinctive, and meaningful to you.