5 March: Leila Name Day

In Finland, today is the name day for people called Leila.

Leila is a feminine given name which can be spelled multiple ways, including Leila, Layla, Laylah, Laila, Leyla, and Leylah. In Finland, the name is derived from a Sami name meaning holy. It’s also common in Arabic speaking countries where it derives from the Arabic word for night. In the Middle East often given to girls born during the night, signifying "daughter of the night". 10 famous people with this name:

1. Laila Ali: boxer and daughter of Muhammad Ali.
2. Laila Hirvisaari: Finnish author.
3. Layla Moran: British Liberal Democrat politician who has been Member of Parliament for Oxford West and Abingdon since 2017.
4. Leyla Harding: character in the British soap opera Emmerdale.
5. Leyla Kazim: English writer and media personality. She gained prominence through her food and travel blog before joining The Food Programme on BBC Radio 4 as a presenter.
6. Layla Anna-Lee: English television presenter, specialising in sports.
7. Laila Rouass: British actress known for her portrayals of Amber Gates in Footballers' Wives and Sahira Shah in Holby City.
8. Laila Lewin: character in the book series The Wheel of Time.
9. Leila Khan: English actress known for her role as Sahar Zahid in the coming-of-age romantic comedy drama series Heartstopper.
10. Leila Hyams (pictured): American actress whose film career began in 1924 during the era of silent films and ended in 1936.

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