Λέιλα
Leila
Λέιλα (Leila) is the Greek form of the female given name Layla.
Λέιλα is used as a female given name.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Leila.
Did you know?
- Because the name is not found in the traditional Greek Orthodox calendar of saints, a person named Λέιλα would not have a 'Name Day' celebrated in the standard Greek way.
- While Λέιλα is the phonetic transliteration of the name, the name itself is of Arabic origin, meaning 'night'.
- In a Greek musical setting, a song about Λέιλα would often be performed in the 'laïkó' style, which is a genre heavily influenced by Middle Eastern melodies.
Examples in context
- Η Λέιλα ήταν κυριολεκτικά τέλεια.Layla was literally perfect.This sentence is useful for seeing Λέιλα used as a subject in a sentence.Tatoeba #11236482 by carlosalberto, translation #7259875 by OsoHombre
- Η Λέιλα είναι πολύ καλή φίλη μου.I Leila einai poly kali fyli mou.Layla is a very good friend of mine.
- Τι κάνεις, Λέιλα;Ti kaneis, Leila;How are you, Layla?
Example conversation
Dimitris and Anastasia are talking about a colleague.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΈχεις μιλήσει με τη Λέιλα;Echeis milisi me ti Leila?Have you spoken with Layla?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΌχι, δεν την είδα σήμερα.Ochi, den tin eida simera.No, I didn't see her today.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΗ Λέιλα είπε ότι θα ερχόταν.I Leila eipe oti tha erchontan.Layla said that she would come.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΊσως καθυστερεί λίγο.Isos kathysterei ligo.Maybe she is running a bit late.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
