lila
noun
creation, seen as the playful activity of a god.
lila
1 American
[lee-lah]
/ ˈli lɑ /
noun
Hinduism.
Lila
2
American
[lahy-luh]
/ ˈlaɪ lə /
noun
Etymology
Origin of lila
First recorded in 1820–30, lila is from the Sanskrit word līlā play, sport, diversion
Example Sentences
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I don’t think the reader’s sympathies are supposed to necessarily stay with Lila.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026
Here’s how Holmes would spend an ideal Sunday in L.A. with Chaney and their 7-year-old daughter, Lila.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2026
The beautiful and charismatic Lila dominates the relationship.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025
Elena assumes “an attitude of absolute detachment” after Lila impulsively steals the boy she loves.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025
Amy, Hena, and Lila are nodding their heads.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
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