Ajla
Fact sheet
- Name
- Ajla
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Ajla is a feminine first name, primarily known as the Bosnian variant of Ayla. Its roots lie in the Turkish and Hebrew linguistic areas.
What does the name Ajla mean?
The name Ajla, as the Bosnian form of Ayla, carries the meanings 'the one illuminated by the moon', 'with moonlight', or 'the oak'. There is also a connection to the girl's name Aila. Other variants include Aylah, Aayla, Ailah, Ailla, Ajlana, Aylin, Ayline, Aylina, and Aylana. The male equivalent of the name is Aylan.
Where does the name Ajla come from?
Ajla has its roots in ancient Hebrew and ancient Turkish language traditions, with meanings such as 'the one illuminated by the moon' or 'the terebinth'. The ancient Hebrew and ancient Turkish components consist of āy, meaning 'the moon' or 'the month', and ile, meaning 'with', or ayla, meaning 'the halo of light' or 'moonlight'. Additionally, 'ĕlâh can mean the oak or terebinth in Hebrew. The name is used in various languages, including Bosnian, Hebrew, Yugoslav, and Slavic.
How do you pronounce Ajla?
The pronunciation of Ajla is phonetically distinct and consists of two syllables. In the German language, the name is usually pronounced as 'Aj-la' [ˈajla]. The diphthong gives the name a lively and flowing movement, while the second syllable sounds soft and open. The compact structure of the name gives it a modern, feminine touch and a special timbre.
Popularity
In Germany, the name Ajla enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 457th among the most common female first names. The best ranking was achieved in 2002, when it reached 193rd place. In the last ten years, Ajla has been chosen as a first name about 1,100 times, placing it 496th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 547th.
Nicknames & pet names
Aiai / Aj-Aj / Ajaj / Ajlai / Ajlana / Ajli / Ajlic / Ajlica / Ajlice / Ajlie / Ajlin / Ajlosch / Ajlush / Aki / Ay
Similar first names
Famous people
- Ajla Behremovic (Model from Austria)
- Ajla Hodzic (Yugoslav actress)
- Ajla Tomljanovic (Croatian tennis player)
Frequently asked questions about the name Ajla
What is the meaning of the name Ajla?
Ajla, as the Bosnian variant of Ayla, means 'the one illuminated by the moon', 'with moonlight', or 'the oak'.
Where does the name Ajla come from?
Ajla has its roots in ancient Hebrew and ancient Turkish language traditions and is used in various languages, including Bosnian and Hebrew.
How popular is the name Ajla?
The name Ajla enjoys great popularity in certain regions, especially in Bosnia, and is often used in combination with various variants.