Here you’ll find 22 Egyptian girl names that start with L, organized from “Lama” to “Lydia”. Many blend Arabic, Coptic, and ancient Egyptian influences, and they suit parents, writers, and genealogy searches.
Egyptian girl names that start with L are female given names common in Egypt and in Egyptian communities abroad. Examples like “Lama” and “Lydia” reflect both contemporary usage and deeper historical influences.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Arabic script, Pronunciation, Meaning, Origin, Variant spellings, and Notes.
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Meaning: Brief explanation gives the name’s basic sense or symbolism for cultural understanding or naming choices.
Origin: Notes whether the name comes from Arabic, Coptic, ancient Egyptian, or other influences to show cultural background.
Variant spellings: Common alternative spellings let you compare forms used in Egypt and among the diaspora.
Notes: Extra details include popularity, regional usage, or cultural notes to help you pick the right name.
Egyptian girl names that start with L
| Name | Arabic | Pronunciation | Meaning | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leila | ليلى | lay-la | night | Arabic origin; variants Leila/Layla/Laila; classic poetic name widespread in Egypt and the Arab world, very popular across generations. |
| Layal | ليال | lay-al | nights (plural of night) | Arabic origin; plural form of Layla; poetic and modern, used in Egypt as a stylized alternative to Layla. |
| Layan | ليان | lay-an | softness, ease | Arabic origin; variants Layan/Layanah; fashionable modern name in Egypt meaning gentleness or ease of life. |
| Leen | لين | leen | tender, delicate | Arabic origin; short, modern name popular with young Egyptian parents; variant Leenah; implies softness and flexibility. |
| Lina | لينا | lee-nah | tender; palm sapling (disputed) | Arabic and international usage; variants Lina/Linaah/Lena; meaning is disputed between “tender” and foreign origins, commonly used in Egypt. |
| Lena | لينا | leh-nah | tender (variant) | Same Arabic as Lina; used in Egypt as an alternate Latin spelling; origin Arabic/European; variant Lena/Lina; modern and popular. |
| Lubna | لبنى | lub-nah | storax tree (aromatic tree) | Arabic origin; variants Lubna/Loubna/Lobna; traditional literary name in Egypt, common among older and middle generations. |
| Lulwa | لولوة | lul-wah | pearl | Arabic origin; variant Lulwa/Lolwah; poetic name meaning “pearl,” used in Egypt though less common than Lulu. |
| Lulu | لولو | loo-loo | pearl (diminutive) | Arabic origin (diminutive of lu’lu’); used as a nickname and given name in Egypt; informal and affectionate. |
| Lujain | لجين | loo-jayn | silver | Arabic origin; variants Lujain/Loujain/Lujayn; means “silver,” used in modern Egyptian naming, increasingly popular in recent decades. |
| Lamia | لامية | la-mee-ah | radiant, shining (disputed) | Arabic origin; variants Lamia/Lamya/Lamiya; common in Egypt, meaning sometimes disputed between “radiant” and other roots. |
| Lamis | لميس | la-mees | soft to the touch, tender | Arabic origin; variants Lamis/Lamees; well-used in Egypt, evokes gentleness and tactility. |
| Latifa | لطيفة | la-tee-fah | kind, gentle | Arabic origin; variants Latifa/Lateefa; classical Arabic feminine name, widely recognized and used in Egypt. |
| Lutfiya | لطفية | loot-fee-yah | kindness, gentleness | Arabic origin; variants Lutfiya/Lutfia/Lotfia; traditional name in Egypt (also spelled Lotfia), meaning tied to “lutf” (kindness). |
| Lubaba | لبابة | loo-ba-ba | innermost, essence | Arabic origin; historical usage in early Islamic history; variant Lubabah; used in Egypt though less common today. |
| Lara | لارا | lah-rah | various/uncertain (non-Arabic origin) | Non-Arabic origin (likely Latin/Slavic); variants Lara; widely adopted in modern Egyptian naming with no single Arabic meaning. |
| Lilia | ليليا | lee-lee-ah | lily (flower) | Borrowed from Latin/Greek; variants Lilia/Liliya/Lila; used among Egyptian Christians and modern families as floral name. |
| Lydia | ليديا | lid-ee-ah | from Lydia (region) | Greek origin; variant Lydia/Lidya; historically and currently used among Egyptian Christians (Copts). |
| Lucia | لوسيا | loo-see-ah | light (from Latin) | Latin origin; variant Lucia/Lusia; used in Egypt, especially among Christian communities, meaning “light.” |
| Lama | لمى | la-ma | dark-lipped; dusk of lips | Arabic origin; variant Lama/Lamā; poetic classical Arabic name used in Egypt and the Levant for its evocative meaning. |
| Loubna | لبنى | loob-na | storax tree (aromatic tree) | Alternate transliteration of Lubna; Arabic origin; common variant in Egypt (Loubna/Lubna/Lobna), same meaning and usage. |
| Lujayn | لجين | loo-jayn | silver | Alternate transliteration of Lujain; Arabic origin; used interchangeably in Egypt with Lujain/Loujain. |