How to Say “Layla” in Russian

Лейла
Leyla
layla is the English name that translates to the Russian female given name Лейла (Leyla).
Лейла is a female given name used to identify a person.

Is it said differently in some regions?

In regions such as Tatarstan or Bashkortostan, the name may be pronounced as Лайля.

How do you pronounce it?

romanization: Leyla

Did you know?

  • The name Лейла is an Arabic import, meaning 'night' or 'dark beauty', which makes it quite common among Russia's many Muslim ethnic groups.
  • Russian speakers often associate the name Лейла with the classic Middle Eastern tragedy of 'Layla and Majnun'.
  • Unlike many traditional Russian names, Лейла does not have a corresponding male version in the Russian language.

Examples in context

  • Сами и Лейла исчезли.
    Sami and Layla disappeared.
    This sentence shows the use of Лейла when naming subjects in a sentence.
    Tatoeba #7886746 by odexed, translation #7141192 by OsoHombre
  • Лейла спасла мне жизнь.
    Layla saved my life.
    This sentence demonstrates the use of Лейла as a subject performing an action.
    Tatoeba #6372608 by odexed, translation #6064770 by OsoHombre
  • Лейла – уроженка Каира.
    Layla is a Cairo native.
    This sentence illustrates the use of Лейла when stating someone's origin.
    Tatoeba #7806539 by Txoria, translation #6079534 by OsoHombre
  • Привет, Лейла! Как твои дела?
    Hello, Layla! How have you been?
  • Лейла, можешь помочь мне с этой задачей?
    Layla, can you help me with this problem?
  • Лайлуша, как прошел твой день?
    Laylusha, how was your day?
  • 97 more sentences on Tatoeba

Example conversation

Olga and Dmitry are talking about a mutual friend.

  1. Ольга Olga

    Ты знаешь, где сейчас Лейла?
    Ty znayesh, gde seychas Leyla?
    Do you know where Layla is now?
  2. Дмитрий Dmitry

    Думаю, Лейла всё еще на работе.
    Dumayu, Leyla vsyo eshche na rabote.
    I think Layla is still at work.
  3. Ольга Olga

    Мне нужно позвонить Лейле сегодня.
    Mne nuzhno pozvonit' Leyle segodnya.
    I need to call Layla today.
  4. Дмитрий Dmitry

    Попробуй написать ей сообщение.
    Poprobuy napisat' ey soobshcheniye.
    Try sending her a message.

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