Girl name
Lila name meaning
“play, delightful activity”
Lila is a feminine name commonly linked to Sanskrit līlā, meaning play or delightful activity. This Sanskrit word provides one possible source for the name and its meaning. The spelling Lila is also used for names with other origins, so the Sanskrit derivation represents one origin among those associated with it.
What does Lila mean?
The ending -la occurs in names with varied origins, including Laila, Nabila, and Bella. It has no single meaning of its own; the meaning belongs to each complete name. More girl names ending in -la →
Origin and cultural usage of Lila
One possible source is Sanskrit līlā, meaning play or delightful activity. Lila is also used for names with other origins.
Name combinations with Lila
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Lila, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Lila: play, delightful activity
- Isnawati: second woman
- Narpati: king, ruler of people
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Meaning of each word
- Lila: play, delightful activity
- Vidya: learning and knowledge
- Sriana: splendour; prosperity
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Lila Anindita
Meaning of each word
- Lila: play, delightful activity
- Anindita: blameless, without fault
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Meaning of each word
- Dinda: beloved younger sibling
- Lila: play, delightful activity
- Agustia: great, venerable
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Lila Galuh
Meaning of each word
- Lila: play, delightful activity
- Galuh: precious stone; designation for a princess
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Meaning of each word
- Lila: play, delightful activity
- Amara: immortal, undying
- Prasanti: deep tranquility
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How to pronounce Lila
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /lila/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦭꦶꦭ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮜᮤᮜ |
Is Lila a girl’s name?
Yes, Lila is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Lila ranks #1,293 among girl names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Lila
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Lila
- Lila Agustina · b. 1972
- Lila Dwi Rahmawati · b. 1979
- Lila Khoiriyah
- Lila Meulia
- Lila Nasution
- Lila Pelita Hati · b. 1967
- Lila Rosidah · b. 1979
FAQ about the name Lila
What is the meaning of Lila?
Lila means play, delightful activity. One possible source is Sanskrit līlā, meaning play or delightful activity. Lila is also used for names with other origins.
Is Lila a girl’s name?
Yes, Lila is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Lila?
Lila is of Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Lila have?
Lila has 2 syllables (Li-la) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Lila?
Lila ranks #1,293 among girl names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Lila?
Some ideas: Lila Isnawati Narpati; Lila Vidya Sriana; Lila Anindita.
Famous people named Lila?
Notable people named Lila include Lila Agustina, Lila Dwi Rahmawati, Lila Khoiriyah.
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