lail
Lail is a given name that is sometimes used as a variant spelling of Layla, Leila, or Laila. It is also encountered as a surname in some cases. The name generally reflects transliteration choices when rendering Arabic sounds in Latin script.
Etymology and usage: The core element behind these names is the Arabic word layl, meaning “night.” As
Variants and related names: The set Layla, Leila, and Laila are the most widely used spellings in
Cultural context: The name Layla and its variants have a broad presence across Arabic-speaking, Persian-speaking, Turkish,
Notability: As a transliteration-based given name, Lail does not point to a single widely known historical figure.
See also: Layla, Leila, Laila, transliteration variants of the same root name.