라일라
lailla
Laila is a female given name in Korean, written as 라일라 (lailla).
라일라 is used to write the name Laila. In some contexts, the name can also be written as 라이라.
Which one should you use?
While 라일라 is the standard form provided, the name can also be written as 라이라.
How do you pronounce it?
lailla
Did you know?
- Because 라일라 is a foreign name, it is written using the Hangul alphabet exclusively rather than using Hanja (Chinese characters) which are typically used for traditional Korean names.
- Adding the honorific suffix 씨 to the name, making it 라일라 씨, is essential in professional Korean settings, even if the person has a foreign name.
- While 라일라 sounds very modern and global, it can actually be used as a 'concept name' in K-pop to evoke a sense of mystery or nighttime, as 'Laila' is often associated with 'night' in various linguistic traditions.
Examples in context
- 라이라씨, 안녕하세요?Hello, Laila!
- 레이야, 뭐 해?Hey, Laila, what are you doing?
- 라일라는 이름이 예뻐요.Rail-la-neun ireumi yeppeoyo.Laila has a beautiful name.
- 제 친구 이름은 라일라예요.Je chin-gu ireumeun Rail-la-ye-yo.My friend's name is Laila.
- 라일라 씨는 어디에 있어요?Rail-la ssi-neun eodie isseoyo?Where is Laila?
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a new classmate.
- 민준 Min-jun새로 온 학생 이름이 뭐야?Saero on haksaeng ireumi mwoya?What is the new student's name?
- 민지 Min-ji이름은 라일라야.Ireumeun Rail-la-ya.Her name is Laila.
- 민준 Min-jun라일라는 한국말을 잘해?Rail-la-neun Hanguk-mal-eul jal-hae?Is Laila good at Korean?
- 민지 Min-ji아니, 아직 배우는 중이야.Ani, ajik bae-u-neun jung-iya.No, she is still learning.
