Leela

Leela is an Indian girl's name that is considered an alternative spelling of Lila. The literal translation of the name is 'the play', 'the entertainment', or 'the amusement'. Additionally, it can also be interpreted as 'the grace', 'the lightness', or 'the play of God'.

What does the name Leela mean?

Leela, a form of Lila, is an Indian name for girls. It translates directly to 'the play', 'the entertainment', or 'the amusement' and can also be associated with 'grace', 'lightness', or 'the play of God'. Its roots lie in Sanskrit, derived from the term līlā (लीला), which means 'the play' and 'the pleasure'.

Where does the name Leela come from?

Leela is a female first name with Sanskrit origins, meaning 'the play'. The Sanskrit term līlā (लीला) stands for play and pleasure. The name is widespread in various languages such as English, Hindi, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu.

How do you pronounce Leela?

The pronunciation of Leela is two syllables and strongly vowel-stressed. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Li-la' [ˈliːla], with the first syllable emphasized. The long I sound gives the name a clear and bright tone, while the open A at the end adds a pleasant warmth and spaciousness. Overall, Leela sounds soft and melodic, conveying a friendly and harmonious impression.

When is the name day of Leela?

The name day for Leela is celebrated on October 2.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Leela enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 2,358th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2008 at 933rd. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 130 times, placing it 2,097th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 2,011th.

Nicknames & pet names

Lee / Leelachen / Leeli / Lele / Leli / Lelly

Famous people

• Leela (character from the TV series 'Futurama')
• Leela Chitnis (actress)
• Leela Desai (American actress)
• Leela Devi (Indian writer)
• Leela Floyd (writer from England)
• Leela Gilday (Venezuelan singer)
• Leela James (soul singer)
• Leela Mata (yoga master)
• Leela Mishra (actress)
• Leela Naidu (actress from France)
• Leela Nambudiripad (Indian writer)
• Leela Omchery (singer from India)
• Leela Roy Ghosh (actress from India)
• Leela Savasta (actress)