lila

¹

[lee-lah]

noun

Hinduism.

1. creation, seen as the playful activity of a god.

Lila

²

[lahy-luh]

noun

1. a female given name, form of Leila.

Word History and Origins

Origin of lila¹

First recorded in 1820–30, lila is from the Sanskrit word līlā play, sport, diversion

Example Sentences

Nine-year-old Lila Bonner, a Dallas native was found dead after flooding near Camp Mystic, according to NBC News.

From BBC

Lila follows her twin brother Elio, who is best friends with Raúl, but all is tested in the 90 miles it takes to get to Miami.

From Los Angeles Times

Lila Marsland was examined by various medics over several hours at Tameside Hospital in Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, on 27 December 2023.

From BBC

A jury at her inquest ruled Lila's death was contributed to by hospital neglect.

From BBC

Ms Mincherton, of Hyde, Greater Manchester, took Lila to the hospital's A&E after finding her lethargic, with a headache and a worryingly fast heartbeat, the inquest heard.

From BBC