Egyptian football star Mohamed Salah has welcomed his third child and first son, whom the family has named Layl, according to announcements from club officials and family members.
Family Announcement and Club Confirmation
According to [news-ajel.com](https://news-ajel.com/ar/sports/mohamed-salah-welcomes-third-child-names-him-layl), Trabzonspor president Ertuğrul Doğan revealed the birth during press remarks following his team’s match against Amedspor in the third round of the Turkish league. Doğan stated that the Egypt national team captain and Trabzonspor forward traveled outside Turkey after the fixture alongside teammate André Onana, noting that Salah’s wife gave birth to a baby boy while Onana welcomed twins.
The player’s sister, Rabab Salah, shared the news via Instagram by posting a photo of a baby’s cap embroidered with the child’s name in English, writing, “Beloved of his aunt’s heart, Layl Mohamed Salah has lit up the world,” as cited by [bbc.com](https://www.bbc.com/arabic/articles/c7837k15m14o). Layl joins older sisters Makkah, born in 2014, and Kayan, born in 2020.
Etymology and Social Media Reaction
Following the announcement, the name generated extensive online discussion and search interest across Egypt and the broader Arab world. According to traditional Arabic lexicons such as Lisan al-Arab and Al-Maany, the masculine given name Layl translates to the darkness following daylight, spanning from sunset to dawn. Other commentators connected the name to Egyptian folklore and theatrical works, noting historical references in literature and performances, including a 1962 report in the Akhبار Al-Youm newspaper documenting a folkloric stage production by Mahmoud Reda.
Public reaction on social media platforms divided into distinct trends, with supporters praising the selection of an uncommon Arabic name—similar to the family’s prior naming choices for Makkah and Kayan—while others shared humorous commentary referencing popular Egyptian musical works.
Return to Club Training
Following the brief trip abroad, Salah returned to Trabzonspor to resume training. The forward joined the Turkish side during the summer transfer window, making an immediate impact on the squad’s early-season campaign in the Turkish league.
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