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Layan

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A Quranic Baby Name for Girls

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  1. Key Attributes of the Baby Name Layan
  2. Detailed Meaning of Layan
  3. Downloadable Pictures of the Baby Name Layan in Six Arabic Writing Styles

1. Key Attributes of the Baby Name Layan

Short meaning of LayanTender and Delicate
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How to pronounce Layan

pLay + rUn + YArN

Each block is a syllable. Thick black border indicates stress/emphasis. Other pronunciations are acceptable.
Arabic Spelling (How to write Layan in Arabic)لَيان
Quranic Nature
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Indirectly Mentioned (the name's triliteral root is used in the Quran)
Alternate spellings of LayanLaean Layanne Layane Layaan Laiane Laian Laiaane Laiaan Laeane Laean Laeaane Laeaan Layane Layan Layaane
All of the above spellings are acceptable for this name. You may also create your own spelling.
Quranic Root
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L-Y-N

2. Detailed Meaning of Layan

Layan is an indirect Quranic name for girls that means softness, gentleness, tenderness, the opposite of roughness. 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)

3. Pictures of the Muslim Baby Name Layan Written in Arabic

Layan written in print and handwriting script (Naskh)

The Muslim name Layan written in naskh script
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Click the above link to see the baby name Layan written down in various other Arabic calligraphic styles.

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Alternative Spellings of Layan

Laean Layanne Layane Layaan Laiane Laian Laiaane Laiaan Laeane Laean Laeaane Laeaan Layane Layan Layaane
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