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Lela

American  
[lee-luh] / ˈli lə /

noun

  1. a female given name.


Example Sentences

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Outside a polling location on Tuesday afternoon, Lela Bodley told the BBC she and her mother had travelled to two polling places only to be turned away at both.

From BBC

The recent screening of “Waiting to Exhale,” the film adaptation of Terry McMillian’s 1992 novel starring Houston, Angela Bassett, Lela Rochon and Loretta Devine, celebrated the film’s 30th anniversary.

From Los Angeles Times

Judge Lela Kalichenko remanded her into custody until the next court hearing scheduled for 10 July.

From BBC

Featuring stars Whitney Houston, Angela Bassett, Loretta Devine and Lela Rochon, the best friends jam out to Flack's deep cut, "It Might Be You," with Houston's voice at the forefront.

From Salon

While we spoke, Lela Arnold, 27, approached.

From Los Angeles Times