Iylanna

A Quranic Name for Girls

Meaning: Tender and Delicate

Iylanna is variant of Ilana and has the exact same meaning and pronunciation (see below for full meaning). You can use either Iylanna or Ilana, both are correct and acceptable. If you like this variant more and you'd like to pronounce it the way it is spelled (different than the original name), this is perfectly acceptable. For more details please see the main entry at: Ilana.

Full Meaning of Iylanna

Iylanna is an indirect Quranic name for girls that means to soften, to make more gentle, to make more lenient. It is derived from the L-Y-N root which is used in a number of places in the Quran.

And speak to him with gentle speech that perhaps he may be reminded or fear [Allah]. (Quran 20:44)