Lila

Lila Meaning & Origin

About Lila
The name Lila is of Sanskrit origin and has multiple meanings across different cultures. In Sanskrit, it means "play" or "divine play." In Arabic, it means "night" or "dark beauty." Lila is also associated with the color purple, symbolizing creativity, spirituality, and transformation. Overall, the name Lila is often associated with beauty, creativity, and a sense of mystery.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Lila are female.

Lila Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 0.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IY1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlilΙ™/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lila in Braille

Here's how to represent Lila in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Lila in braille

How to Spell the Name Lila in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Lila using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Lila in sign language

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