Girl name
Leyli name meaning
“of the night; nocturnal”
Leyli means “of the night” or “nocturnal.” It is connected with Arabic laylī, an adjective formed from layl, meaning night. Used as a girl's name in Türkiye, it evokes the night sky. In older Turkish, leylî also appears in expressions referring to boarding education.
What does Leyli mean?
Of the night; nocturnal
In Turkish: geceye ait, geceyle ilgili
Leyli shares its night-related root with Leyla. Older Turkish expressions such as leylî mektep refer to boarding education, reflecting an extended meaning of the adjective; as a personal name, its primary association is more naturally the night and the poetic imagery surrounding it.
Origin of the name Leyli
Related to Arabic laylī, 'nocturnal', derived from layl, 'night'. In older Turkish, leylî also described boarding accommodation or schooling.
How to pronounce Leyli
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /lejli/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ليلى |
| Arabic | ليلي |
Is Leyli a girl’s name?
Yes, Leyli is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Leyli 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.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Leyli
Names with related meanings
- Eylül♀September
- Esila♀Late afternoon
- Esra♀Night journey
- Leyla♀A name associated with night and darkness
- Songül♀The last rose
- Bahar♀Spring, the season of renewal
- Ömür♀Lifespan
- Şevval♀The tenth month of the Hijri year
- Nisan♀April
- Seher♀The early morning before daybreak
- Havin♀Summer, the summer season
- Duha♂♀Forenoon
Famous people named Leyli
- Leyli Erol · b. 1980
FAQ about the name Leyli
What is the meaning of Leyli?
Leyli means “of the night; nocturnal”. Related to Arabic laylī, 'nocturnal', derived from layl, 'night'. In older Turkish, leylî also described boarding accommodation or schooling.
Is Leyli a girl’s name?
Yes, Leyli is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Leyli in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Leyli nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Leyli?
Leyli is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Leyli have?
Leyli has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Leyli?
Leyli 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.
Famous people named Leyli?
Notable people named Leyli include Leyli Erol.
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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