Aleyna

As beautiful as it is meaningful, Aleyna is a girl’s name that means “precious” and “awakening.” It is a Turkish name that comes from the Arabic word alayna (علينا), meaning “God’s favorite” or “Gift of God.” Along with this blessed background, Aleyna also appears in other cultures and languages. It can be a variant of Alana or Alena, meaning “bright, shining, torch” or a feminine version of the Celtic masculine name Alan, meaning “handsome” or “cheerful.” Fortunately, all of these meanings set baby up for an auspicious life.