Leela Name Meaning
The name Leela comes from Indian roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Leela below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Leela Name Meaning
Indian, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, MalayalamVariant transcription of LILA (1).
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What does the name Leela mean?
The full meaning, origin and background of Leela appear in the meaning card at the top of this page, followed by real variants and related names from the same family.
Is Leela a boy or girl name?
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Is Leela a rare name?
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