Lila
GirlOrigin: Arabic · Sanskrit
Meaning
“several sources: Arabic layl 'night', Sanskrit lila 'divine play', or a pet form of Delilah or Leila”
Cultural Notes
Lila has multiple origins — in Arabic it relates to night while in Sanskrit it means divine play (lila); the name is used across South Asian and Middle Eastern cultures.
Popularity
Rarity: uncommon
Peak decade: 2010s
Community likes: 0
Famous People Named Lila
- Lila Downs, Lila McCann
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