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LeelaHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

Play, Act, Performance

Pronunciation: lee-LAH

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Name
Leela
Meaning
Play, Act, Performance
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
lee-LAH
Lucky Number
6
6
Lucky Number
Saturday
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Leela mean?

Leela is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Play". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: lee-LAH. Lucky number: 6. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Sanskrit

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लीला

Play, sport, game, amusement

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

lee-LAH

IPA

līlā

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Sanskrit

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Leela is listed as a hindu male name with Sanskrit origin. Its meaning is Play. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

6

Lucky Day

Saturday

Lucky Colors

GoldYellowOrange

Lucky Stone

Ruby

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Creative and expressive, Leela thrives on self-expression and artistic pursuits. They are passionate, emotional, and often seek new experiences.

Personality

Personality Traits

CompassionateCreativePlayfulV = VirtuousT = Thoughtful

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbolizes the divine dance of creation and destruction.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

Rama is a popular name in Hindu culture, originating from the epic Ramayana, where Lord Rama is depicted as an ideal king, husband, and son.
Rama signifies kindness, justice, and morality, representing the divine qualities that every individual should strive to embody.

Vedic Sanskrit origin · Root: Sanskrit/Mythology/Vedic · Leela is a popular name in Hindu mythology for the divine playful acts of gods and goddesses.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Leela is a name of the goddess Lakshmi, who is the goddess of wealth, fortune, and prosperity in Hinduism.

Classical Indian

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Leela Behara DavarLeela Samson

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

लीला

Play, sport, game, amusement

🇮🇳Hindi

लीला

लीला (Līlā)

🇮🇳Tamil

லீலா

கலை, கலைப்பு, அமைச்சர்

🇮🇳Telugu

లీలా

జీవితమైన ఆశేశమైన జీవనేదే

🇮🇳Marathi

Leela

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Play, Act, Performance

🇧🇩Bengali

Leela

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Play, Act, Performance

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Spelling variations

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