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?
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Example conversation
Olga and Dmitry are talking about a mutual friend.
- Ольга OlgaТы знаешь, где сейчас Лейла?Ty znayesh, gde seychas Leyla?Do you know where Layla is now?
- Дмитрий DmitryДумаю, Лейла всё еще на работе.Dumayu, Leyla vsyo eshche na rabote.I think Layla is still at work.
- Ольга OlgaМне нужно позвонить Лейле сегодня.Mne nuzhno pozvonit' Leyle segodnya.I need to call Layla today.
- Дмитрий DmitryПопробуй написать ей сообщение.Poprobuy napisat' ey soobshcheniye.Try sending her a message.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Лейла, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.