Layan name meaning

la-YAAN

“Softness, gentleness”

About the name

GenderGirl

OriginArabic

Questions parents ask

What does Layan mean?

Layan (ليان) means “Softness, gentleness”.

How do you pronounce Layan?

Layan is pronounced la-YAAN.

Is Layan a boy's or a girl's name?

Layan is a girl's name.

How is Layan written in Arabic?

In Arabic it is written ليان.

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Meaning checked in Lane's Arabic-English Lexicon (London, 1863–1893), which gives: “It was, or became, soft, as opposed to rough or harsh; ... and he was, or became, soft; tender; pliant; gentle; bland; or mild.”. See the entry ↗