Jeyla
Meaning of Jeyla
Steeped in the onomastic traditions of Anatolia, the name Jeyla—articulated as JEY-lah (/dʒeɪlɑ/) in Turkish—carries within its luminous syllables an interplay of gentle connotations and noble resonance. Etymologists trace its roots to the Persian jaleh, “drops of morning dew,” that adorn the petals of the alba rose at first light, while parallel currents of linguistic descent link it to the Arabic jalīlah, “exalted” or “great.” Framed through a Latin lens, one might liken Jeyla to lux prima matutina, that inaugural shimmer of dawn which dispels nocturnal shadows and heralds renewal. This layered heritage has found receptive ground in the United States, where ten newborns bore the name in 2024 (ranked 940), underscoring its discreet yet steadfast presence in contemporary birth records. As a personal appellation, Jeyla unfolds like a madrigal at daybreak—imbued with purity, strength and the promise of new beginnings.
Pronunciation
Turkish
- Pronunced as JEY-lah (/dʒeɪlɑ/)
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