Laya: meaning of the Hebrew name
לאיה
Pronounced LAH-ya
- Girl
- Modern Hebrew
Meaning of Laya
Laya is a modern, melodic version of Leah, and some also see it as a combination of li, mine, and Yah, God. A soft, up-to-date girl's name.
Laya in Hebrew
Laya is written לאיה in Hebrew. Hebrew is read from right to left.
- לLamed
- אAlef
- יYod
- הHe
Gematria value: 46 (Lamed 30 + Alef 1 + Yod 10 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaninga form of Leah
- PronunciationLAH-ya
- Hebrewלאיה
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Laya was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Laya
What does the name Laya mean?
Laya is a modern, melodic version of Leah, and some also see it as a combination of li, mine, and Yah, God. A soft, up-to-date girl's name.
How do you pronounce Laya?
Laya is pronounced LAH-ya in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Laya in Hebrew?
Laya is written לאיה in Hebrew.
What is the gematria of Laya?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling לאיה adds up to 46 (Lamed 30 + Alef 1 + Yod 10 + He 5).
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