: Concerned for their reputation, Layla's family forbids the union and marries her to another man against her will.
The name (or its variations like Layla and Laila ) is central to several epic and modern stories, ranging from ancient Arabian tragedies to contemporary sci-fi and humanitarian narratives. The Classic Epic: Layla and Majnun : Concerned for their reputation, Layla's family forbids
: Layla eventually dies of a broken heart, unable to be with her true love. Upon hearing the news, Majnun travels to her grave and dies there from grief. Modern Sci-Fi: Laela and the Moonline Upon hearing the news, Majnun travels to her
Often called the "Romeo and Juliet of the East," this 7th-century Arabian legend is the most famous story associated with the name. In the young adult fantasy novel Laela and
: Heartbroken, Majnun retreats to the desert to live among wild beasts, spending his days writing poetry dedicated to Layla.
In the young adult fantasy novel Laela and the Moonline by Lisa Perskie Rodriguez, is a revolutionary hero in a world called Aerizon.
: A young poet named Qays falls deeply in love with his classmate, Layla. His obsession becomes so public and intense that he is nicknamed Majnun (meaning "possessed" or "madman").