π About Lela
Lela is a variant of Layla, rooted in the Arabic word for 'night' (laylΔ). It carries the legacy of the ancient love story of Qays and Layla, one of the most celebrated romances in Arabic and Persian literature. The name has traveled across cultures β from the Arab world to Georgia, Africa, and the Americas β retaining its poetic, nighttime allure wherever it lands.
π Details
- OriginArabic
- Genderβ Female
- MeaningVariant of Leilah. Night
π Variants & Related Names
β Famous People
- Lela Rochon β American actress best known for her roles in Waiting to Exhale (1995) and The Associate (1996); one of the prominent faces in 1990s Hollywood.
- Lela Rose β American fashion designer based in New York, known for elegant ready-to-wear and bridal collections; dresses notable political figures including US First Ladies.
- Lela E. Rogers β American stage actress and mother of Ginger Rogers; she had her own successful theatrical career in vaudeville and on Broadway in the early 20th century.
- Lela Njatin β Slovenian author and cultural activist; a significant voice in contemporary Slovenian literature and feminist discourse.