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Laith: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“lion”

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لیث

لَيْث

Laith (لیث, Arabic لَيْث) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “lion”. It comes from the Arabic root ل ي ث. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ل ي ث.

Laith at a glance

Meaning: lion
Gender: Boy
Origin: Arabic
Faith: Muslim
Say it: laiss
Syllables: 1
Letters: 5
First letter: L · ل

Meaning of Laith

In English: lion
اردو میں معنی: شیر

Origin and history of Laith

Lane gives layth as a lion.

Rootل ي ث

How to say and write Laith

Say it: laiss1 syllable · Audio recordings coming later
English: Laith
Urdu: لیث
Original script: لَيْث
Other spellings: Lais · Layth
Known bearer: Al-Layth ibn Sad, jurist of Egypt
Themes: Strength

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Questions about the name Laith

What does the name Laith mean?

Laith means “lion”. In Urdu: شیر. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Laith a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Laith is a boy’s name.

Is Laith a Muslim name?

Yes. Laith is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Lane gives layth as a lion.

How do you pronounce Laith?

Say it “laiss”: 1 syllable.

How do you write Laith in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Laith is written لیث. In its original script: لَيْث.

What are other spellings of Laith?

Laith is also spelled Lais, Layth.

Who is a famous person named Laith?

Al-Layth ibn Sad, jurist of Egypt

Is the meaning of Laith verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.