Indian name meaning
Leela
♀ GirlLee·la · 2 syllables
Divine play; a pastime
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Lila
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Ambitious, capable and determined — built for goals, authority and material success.
| L | e | e | l | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
3 + 5 + 5 + 3 + 1 = 17, then 1 + 7 = 8. So Leela carries the name number 8.
About the name Leela
Leela is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Divine play; a pastime.”
Spoken aloud it is Lee·la — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Lila; both spellings are the same name. Leela appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Leela mean?
Leela means “Divine play; a pastime.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Leela a boy or a girl name?
Leela is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Leela?
Leela is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Leela?
Leela has 2 syllables and is said as Lee·la.
What are the other spellings of Leela?
Leela is also commonly spelled Lila. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Leela?
In the Chaldean system, Leela has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”
Is Leela a common name in India?
Leela appears 28 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Leela?
For a brother to Leela, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Laksh, Lalit, Lokendra or Siddhant all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Leela?
Angela, Sheela, Nila or Ila share Leela's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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