Leela

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Meaning
Leela means "play, sport or amusement" in Sanskrit. It also represents God's divine play in Hindu mythology, where he creates and destroys the universe.
Scripts(How to write)
लीला
लीला(Hindi)
லீலா(Tamil)
లీలా(Telugu)
ಲೀಲಾ(Kannada)
ലീലാ(Malayalam)
Popularity
Leela is not a very common name globally, but it is slowly gaining popularity. According to DefineName, it was ranked 810th out of 4,375 names for girls in 2021. It is most popular in India and the United States.

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Leela Name meanings & History

Leela means "play, sport or amusement" in Sanskrit. It also represents God's divine play in Hindu mythology, where he creates and destroys the universe. Alternate transcription of Lila 1. Leela is primarily used for baby girls, but it can also be used as a unisex name. It is a popular choice for parents who want a unique and meaningful name for their child.

Zodiac Sign of Leela: Lover Taurus,Logical Libra

Synonyms of Leela:

L: Languid,Luscious,Lovely,Legal,Liaison,Lazy,Lover

E: Environment,Entertain,Exaggerate,Enlighten,Expressive,Enliven

A: Ambitious,Aggressive,Angry,Argumentative,Action,Assertive

Leela is:

  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Leela include Leela James, an American R&B and soul singer, and Leela Chitnis, a famous Indian actress from the 1930s and 1940s.

2.) Leela (Female)

Usage: Persian

Meanings: Dark-haired

Other Forms: Leelah, Leila, Leilah, Lila


3.) Leela (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: "Divine play", "Sport", "Game", "Amusement", "Joy"


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Cartoon of Leela

Description: "Divine play", "Sport", "Game", "Amusement", "Joy". Variant of Leelo. Leela is a popular name for baby girls in India and among Indian communities around the world. It is also used by parents looking for a unique and meaningful name for their child.

Famous People

Leela James (American singer), Leela Gandhi (Indian-born British academic and critic), Leela Majumdar (Indian Bengali writer).

4.) Leela (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Leela translates to "play," "pastime," or "divine drama" in Sanskrit.


cartoon of the name Leela
Cartoon of Leela

Description: Leela translates to "play," "pastime," or "divine drama" in Sanskrit. Variant of Leelo. Leela is predominantly used as a feminine given name in India and other Hindu cultures. It is also used as a spiritual and philosophical concept.

Famous People

Famous people with the name Leela include Indian politician Leela Dube and Indian actress Leela Chitnis.

Related Names to Leela

Similar names include Lila, Leyla, and Leilah.

Similar Names