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Name Origin

Leila is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, meaning 'night' or 'dark beauty'. It is popular in many cultures, including Arabic, Persian, Turkish, and Hebrew.

arabicpersianturkishhebrewfemininenightdarknessbeauty

Famous People

Leila Ahmed (1941-)

Scholar and Feminist

  • Pioneering scholar of Islam and gender
  • Author of 'Women and Gender in Islam'
  • Professor at Barnard College

Leila Khaled (1948-)

Palestinian political activist

  • Member of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP)
  • Known for her involvement in hijackings in the 1970s

Leila K.

Singer-Songwriter, Actress

  • Released multiple albums and EPs
  • Appeared in films and television shows