Layyen

A Quranic Name for Girls

Meaning: Tender and Delicate

Layyen is variant of Layyin and has the exact same meaning and pronunciation (see below for full meaning). You can use either Layyen or Layyin, both are correct and acceptable. If you like this variant more and you'd like to pronounce it the way it is spelled (different than the original name), this is perfectly acceptable. For more details please see the main entry at: Layyin.

Full Meaning of Layyen

Layyen is a name for girls that means gentle, soft, and delicate. It describes someone who is:

• Gentle-natured

• Kind and soft-spoken

• Not harsh or rigid

• Socially graceful and rough or coarse

Go, you and your brother, with My signs and do not slacken in My remembrance. Go to Pharaoh. Indeed, he has transgressed. And speak to him with gentle speech that perhaps he may be reminded or fear [Allah]. They said, “Our Lord, indeed we are afraid that he will hasten [punishment] against us or that he will transgress.” [Allah] said, “Fear not. Indeed, I am with you both; I hear and I see.” (20:42-46)