Meaning: Divine play
The story
Leela represents Sanskrit līlā, play or amusement. In Hindu thought, the word also expresses the playful activity of the divine.
Nicknames
- Lee
- Lulu
Spellings & variants
- Lila
- Leelah
- Leelavati
Popularity
Uncommon
Outside the US top 1,000.
Style
Origins
Leela comes from Sanskrit.
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