Leela
[ˈliːlə]Meaning
alternate transcription of Lila 1; from Sanskrit lila, "play or divine play"
Background Story
Leela is an alternate transcription of Lila 1. The name is of Sanskrit origin, from the Sanskrit word leela or lila, which translates as "play or divine play" and can also mean "act of God". The word belongs to Hindu philosophy and cosmology, as in the leela between Radha and Krishna.
Variations
lila, leelah
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