Leela Meaning and Origin

Leela is a girl’s name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “play.” In Sanskrit, the word “leela” means “play” or “divine sport” and is often associated with the Hindu god Krishna, who is said to have performed various playful and mischievous acts during his life. In some Indian languages, such as Hindi and Bengali, Leela is also used as a name and it can be given to both boys and girls. In this context, the name is often associated with a playful and joyful nature. Outside of India, Leela is more commonly used as a female name and is often of Arabic or Persian origin. In these languages, the name Leela means “night” or “dark beauty”.

Names similar to Leela:

  • Lila
  • Layla
  • Lena
  • Lola
  • Lia
  • Luna
  • Leona
  • Lily
  • Elina
  • Maya

 

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