Leila

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈliːlÉ™/
• Rhymes: -iːlÉ™

Origin

From Arabic لَيْلٰى‎ (Laylā).

Full definition of Leila

Proper noun

1. taken into English usage through nineteenth century literature.
• 1813 George Gordon Byron, '':Oh! who young Leila's glance could read
  And keep that portion of his creed,
  Which saith that woman is but dust
• 1919, John Galsworthy, Saint's Progress, Echo Library 2006, ISBN 1847020704, page 104:"Leila!" she said enigmatically. "Have you seen her?""I went to her flat last week with Dad - he likes her.""Delilah is her real name, you know. All men like her. And Captain Fort is her lover."

Related terms

• Laila
• Layla
• Lela

Anagrams

• Allie
• ileal