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Laila (female)

Variants:Leila (F) Lila (F)
   
Source(s): The Oxford Names Companion, OUP
Notes:

1. Scandinavian, an ancient name of Saami [Lapp] origin, meaning unknown. Now found occasionally in Denmark, Norway and Sweden.

2. English spelling variant of Leila, of Arabic origin, meaning "night" and so indicating a dark complexion.
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