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The feminine first name Lelaina is considered a modern variant of Leila or Layla.
What does the name Lelaina mean?
The name Lelaina, a feminine designation, is considered a modern variation of Leila or Layla. Its direct translation is 'the night', while it can also be freely interpreted as 'the dark one' or 'the beauty of the night'. The origin of the name traces back to the Arabic word lailā (لَيْلَى) or layla (لَيْلَة), which also means 'the night'. In the Estonian language, there is a connection to the name Laine and the word laine, which means 'wave'. The name gained recognition through the main character Lelaina Pierce from the American film 'Reality Bites'. Other variants include Laila, Lailah, Leyla, Leilah, Laylah, Elayla, Lejla, Layli, Elaila, Lyla, Lylah, Lila, Lilah, Elila, Lela, and Lelah.
Where does the name Lelaina come from?
The etymology of Lelaina is Arabic and means 'the night'. It consists of the Arabic terms lailā (لَيْلَى) and layla (لَيْلَة), both of which mean 'the night'. The name can be found in American, English, and Estonian languages.
How do you pronounce Lelaina?
Le-lai-na
When is the name day of Lelaina?
The name day for Lelaina is celebrated on August 18 and November 15.
Popularity
In Germany, Lelaina is a rather rare first name. In 2015, it ranked 4,092nd on the list of the most popular female baby names. The highest ranking was achieved in 2009 with 2,111th place. In the last ten years, Lelaina has been given less than 10 times, placing it at 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 6,110th.
Nicknames & pet names
Lainy / Le / Leina / Lil / Lilly
Famous people
- Lelaina Pierce (Winona Ryder in the film Reality Bites)
Frequently asked questions about the name Lelaina
What does the name Lelaina mean?
The name Lelaina is considered a modern variation of Leila and means 'the night'. It can also be interpreted as 'the dark one' or 'the beauty of the night'.
Where does the name Lelaina come from?
The origin of the name Lelaina is Arabic. It consists of the terms lailā and layla, both of which mean 'the night'.
How popular is the name Lelaina?
The name Lelaina has become known primarily through the character Lelaina Pierce from the film 'Reality Bites', but it has overall moderate popularity.