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alLayl

alLayl is a transliterated proper noun used in Arabic-language contexts. It most often represents the definite Arabic phrase al-layl, which means “the night.” Because it is a transliteration rather than a fixed historical term, alLayl can function as a personal name, a place name in fiction, or a brand name in modern media.

Etymology and spelling: layl is the Arabic word for night; al- is the definite article. When rendered

Usage: In literature and music, alLayl may appear as a title or character name to evoke night

Related terms: Layla (a common given name derived from the same root) and the Arabic noun layl

in
Latin
script,
spellings
vary:
alLayl,
al-Layl,
or
Layl
with
capitalization.
The
choice
of
spelling
often
signals
branding
or
stylistic
intent
rather
than
a
canonical
form.
imagery.
In
fictional
settings,
it
can
designate
a
city,
organization,
or
character,
depending
on
the
work.
There
is
no
universally
recognized
place
or
historical
figure
by
this
exact
spelling,
so
interpretation
depends
on
the
specific
context.
As
with
many
transliterated
terms,
its
meaning
is
determined
by
usage
within
a
given
text
or
product.
meaning
night.
The
form
alLayl
often
appears
in
branding,
titles,
and
names
that
wish
to
convey
nocturnal
or
mystic
associations.