Boy name
Leys name meaning
“lion”
Leys means “lion.” It is the Turkish form of Arabic layth, with the final Arabic consonant represented by s in Turkish. In Türkiye, it is a masculine given name. A lion with its distinctive mane supplies the direct image behind the name’s animal meaning.
What does Leys mean?
Lion
In Turkish: aslan
Leys is a masculine name based on one of the Arabic words for lion. Its meaning corresponds to the Turkish names Aslan and Arslan. A historical association is the early jurist al-Layth ibn Saʿd, whose name illustrates its longstanding use as a personal name.
Origin of the name Leys
The Turkish form of Arabic layth, meaning lion. Its final Arabic consonant is represented by s in Turkish.
How to pronounce Leys
| Syllables | 1 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /lejs/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ليث |
Is Leys a boy’s name?
Yes, Leys is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Leys does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Leys
What is the meaning of Leys?
Leys means “lion”. The Turkish form of Arabic layth, meaning lion. Its final Arabic consonant is represented by s in Turkish.
Is Leys a boy’s name?
Yes, Leys is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Leys in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Leys nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Leys?
Leys is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Leys have?
Leys has 1 syllable and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Leys?
Leys does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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