Lyla
Name:
Lyla
Pronounced: lie-luh
Variations: Lila, Lilah, Leila
Origin:
Persian
Meaning:
Lyla is a variant spelling of the name Lila, which means "night" in Arabic and "lilac" in Persian. In Arabic mythology, Lila was the name of the goddess of love and fertility.
Popularity:
Lyla is a popular name in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia, and has been consistently rising in popularity since the 2000s. It is also a popular name in other English-speaking countries such as Canada and New Zealand.
Did you know?
The name Lila is associated with the Hindu goddess Radha, who is often depicted wearing a dress made of lilac flowers.
Famous namesakes:
Lyla Garrity is a fictional character in the television series "Friday Night Lights". She is portrayed by actress Minka Kelly and is the daughter of football coach Eric Taylor.
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