Lila
/ⱢEEⱢUH/ English Female
Meaning & Origin
Lila is a English name meaning "Dark-haired beau...". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Argentina. Lila has multiple possible origins. It could derive from the Sanskrit word "lila" meaning "play, amusement, sport", or from Germanic names like "Lieselotte" (a diminutive of Elisabeth) or even a short form of Delilah. Its origins are thus diverse and not entirely certain.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic ⱢEEⱢUH
IPA ˈɫiɫə
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as ⱢEEⱢUH. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Lila
- · Lila Downs - Singer
- · Lila Kedrova - Actress
- · Lila Diane Sawyer - Journalist
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