Laith

Laith is a Roman-letter spelling of an Arabic name meaning “lion.” Layth is another common way to represent the same name. The animal meaning is direct; qualities such as courage may be associated with a lion, but those are symbolic interpretations rather than additional literal definitions. The name does not need a separate English or Scottish explanation to account for its Arabic use.

Laith’s compact spelling gives it a different shape from longer lion-related names such as Leonardo. Layth may make the intended vowel clearer to some English readers, while neither spelling necessarily captures every detail of Arabic pronunciation. Families considering Leith should treat that Scottish place-name tradition separately despite the resemblance.