Girl's name · Arabic name with a good meaning

Layan: meaning and origin

ليان
Meaning
Softness, gentleness
Arabic
ليان
Say it
la-YAAN
Gender
Girl
Origin
Arabic name with a good meaning
Also spelled
Layaan, Lian
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About the name

A classical Arabic name.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Layan mean?

Softness, gentleness.

How do you pronounce Layan?

Say it as la-YAAN; capitals mark the stressed syllable. In Arabic it is written ليان.

Is Layan in the Quran?

No. Layan is a classical Arabic name with a good meaning; it is not itself a word from the Quran.

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

Layan is a girl's name.

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