ThinkabaraLila: meaning and origin
Lila
“Play; also linked to the lilac flower”
- Gender
- 👧 Girl
- Origin
- 🪷 Sanskrit / Indian
- Letters · syllables
- 4 · 2
- Starts with
- L
About the name Lila
Lila is a girl’s name from the Sanskrit / Indian tradition. Its meaning is “play; also linked to the lilac flower”. Names from Sanskrit and Indian languages — like Maya, Arjun, Priya and Ravi.
It has a modern feel and has become more common in the US in recent decades.
More names with a similar meaning: nature names.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Sanskrit / Indian names
- Anika 👧Grace; also a Scandinavian form of Anna · Sanskrit / Indian
- Kavya 👧Poetry · Sanskrit / Indian
- Kiran 🧒Ray of light · Sanskrit / Indian
- Maya 👧Illusion; also linked to Maia, a Greek goddess of spring · Sanskrit / Indian
- Priya 👧Beloved, dear · Sanskrit / Indian
Sibling name ideas (Sanskrit / Indian, boys)
- Arjun 👦Bright, shining; the hero of the Mahabharata · Sanskrit / Indian
- Dev 👦God, divine · Sanskrit / Indian
- Ravi 👦Sun · Sanskrit / Indian
- Rohan 👦Ascending · Sanskrit / Indian
More girl names starting with L
- Layla 👧Night (Hebrew laila) · Hebrew
- Leah 👧Weary; in the Bible, the wife of Jacob · Hebrew
- Leilani 👧Heavenly flowers · Hawaiian
- Lillian 👧Lily; a symbol of innocence · English
- Lily 👧The lily flower, a symbol of purity · English
- Linnea 👧The twinflower, Sweden’s national flower · Scandinavian
- Lucia 👧Light · Latin
- Lucy 👧Light · Latin
- Luna 👧The Moon · Latin
- Luz 👧Light · Spanish
Questions and answers
What does the name Lila mean?
Lila is a name of Sanskrit / Indian origin. It means: play; also linked to the lilac flower.
Is Lila a boy or girl name?
Lila is usually given to girls.
How many syllables does Lila have?
Lila has 4 letters and about 2 syllables.