At a Glance: Name: Ila – Meaning: gender-shifting mythological figure, child of Manu – Origin: Sanskrit – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: EYE-lah
Ila is a Sanskrit girl's name meaning “gender-shifting mythological figure, child of Manu”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Ila
Meaning: Gender-shifting mythological figure, child of Manu.
Origin: Sanskrit.
A common claim: means 'earth' (as a Hindu goddess) Actually: Ila isn't simply 'earth' -- the Hindu mythological Ila is specifically known for alternating between male and female forms as Manu's child, not for being an earth deity.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Ila
Phonetic: EYE-lah IPA: /ˈaɪlə/
Popularity of Ila
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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