Lila

name, noun

name, noun ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The play of god’s spirit manifested in the universe; divine play, creative spiritual energy. Hinduism, uncountable

    "His face shone with joy when he read good books, thought new thoughts, heard news about the country's welfare, or when God's lila filled his mind."

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A female given name from Arabic.

    "Your name is flowery too. I used to say Mamita would have called you Lady Viola; but violet colors and lilac colors are cousins, and they both suit your complexion and your name, Mamita Lila."

  2. 2
    A female given name from Sanskrit used in India.

Example

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"Lila showed him around, including the library, the classrooms, and even the small café where she used to spend her breaks."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Transliteration of Sanskrit लीला (līlā).

Etymology 2

Variant of Leila or Lilah, depending on pronunciation; also associated with Spanish lila (“lilac”).

Etymology 3

From Sanskrit लीला (līlā, “play, charm”).

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