Layna

Layna Meaning & Origin

About Layna
The name "Layna" is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the name "Elaina" or "Elena." It is commonly believed to mean "shining light" or "bright one." The name carries connotations of radiance, brilliance, and illumination, symbolizing a person who brings light and positivity into the lives of others.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Layna are female.

Layna Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 12.77% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LN
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EY1 N AH0
🌐 IPA
/layna*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Layna in Braille

Here's how to represent Layna in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Layna in braille

How to Spell the Name Layna in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Layna using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Layna in sign language

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