Boy name
Leyis name meaning
“Lion”
Leyis means “lion.” It is a Turkish form of the Arabic name based on layṯ, also rendered as Leys in Turkish. Used for boys in Türkiye, it shares its source with Leys and evokes the lion’s distinctive mane and large, powerful body.
What does Leyis mean?
Lion
In Turkish: Aslan
Leyis evokes strength and courage through the image of a lion. It belongs to the same naming tradition as the Arabic name Layth, while its Turkish spelling introduces a vowel that gives it two syllables. Like other personal names drawn from animals, it rests on a concrete and powerful image from nature.
Origin of the name Leyis
Leyis is a Turkish form of the Arabic name Layth, from layṯ, meaning “lion.” The spellings Leys and Leyis reflect different adaptations of the consonant cluster in the source name.
How to pronounce Leyis
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
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Is Leyis a boy’s name?
Yes, Leyis is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Leyis does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
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FAQ about the name Leyis
What is the meaning of Leyis?
Leyis means “Lion”. Leyis is a Turkish form of the Arabic name Layth, from layṯ, meaning “lion.” The spellings Leys and Leyis reflect different adaptations of the consonant cluster in the source name.
Is Leyis a boy’s name?
Yes, Leyis is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Leyis in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Leyis nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Leyis?
Leyis is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Leyis have?
Leyis has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Leyis?
Leyis does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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