Leela: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Baby Name Leela | Girls
Origin of the name Leila:
Derived from the Arabic leila (night, dark beauty) or the Persian leila (dark-haired). Its use in England began with George Byon's poem "The Giaour" (1813).
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Sexy?
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Friendly?
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Creative?
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Strong?
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