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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 Khaled (1948-)

Palestinian political activist and militant

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

Leila Ahmed (1941-)

Egyptian-American feminist scholar and professor of women's studies

  • Pioneering work on gender and Islam
  • Author of influential books like 'Women and Gender in Islam'