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

“I love Nature Friends because it reminded me of home, north of Tehran — a place called Darband,” said member Lila Ghobady, who hosted Nowruz, the Persian New Year celebration, at the lodge in 2023 in memory of her sister, Fereshteh.

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

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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.

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

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

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