Leela: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
From Sanskrit 'lila,' play or sport, often used for the divine play of the universe
Origin
Sanskrit (variant of Lila)
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
LEE-lah

Leela is a Sanskrit (variant of Lila) girl's name meaning “from Sanskrit 'lila,' play or sport, often used for the divine play of the universe”. It appears in our list of 200+ Indian Baby Girl Names Spanning Every Region and Tradition.

Meaning & Origin of Leela

Meaning: From Sanskrit 'lila,' play or sport, often used for the divine play of the universe.

Origin: Sanskrit (variant of Lila).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Leela

LEE-lahIPA /ˈliːlə/

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