Lila as a Female Name
Lila is most commonly a girl's name.
Parents choosing Lila for a girl get a name with a clear Arabic / Persian / Sanskrit (multiple sources) heritage and a well-established girl's usage. The name Lila means “Arabic/Persian: 'night' (from Layla); Sanskrit: 'divine play' (līlā)” and is of Arabic / Persian / Sanskrit (multiple sources) origin. Closely related female forms and variants include Layla, Leila, Lyla, Lilah.
For the full etymology, history and popularity of Lila across all genders, see the complete Lila name meaning.
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Is Lila a girl's name?+
Lila is most commonly a girl's name. It means “Arabic/Persian: 'night' (from Layla); Sanskrit: 'divine play' (līlā)” and is of Arabic / Persian / Sanskrit (multiple sources) origin.
What does Lila mean?+
Lila means “Arabic/Persian: 'night' (from Layla); Sanskrit: 'divine play' (līlā)” and originates from Arabic / Persian / Sanskrit (multiple sources).