lila

[ lee-lah ]

/ ˈli lɑ /

creation, seen as the playful activity of a god.

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

Lila

[ lahy-luh ]

/ ˈlaɪ lə /

a female given name, form of Leila.

Lila said that she, and everyone, believes in the mission and even enjoys the chance to talk about the good work that they do.
How to Survive a Public Radio Membership Drive|Kelly Williams Brown|May 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But while 11-year-old Lila may be obsessed with Instagram, Moss admits that she's happy with her lack of followers.
Donatella Versace Thanks Lady Gaga For Song; Maya Angelou Stars in Cole Haan's New Campaign|The Fashion Beast Team|August 27, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Her daughter Lila Grace Moss Hack first utterance was ‘Nazzi’ — short for paparazzi.
Kate Moss Reveals Daughter’s First Word, New Schiaparelli Rumors|The Fashion Beast Team|November 5, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Plus, Lila Azam Zanganeh on the nights she spent reading to Dmitri.
Remembering Dmitri Nabokov, the Novelist’s Son and Literary Executor|Brian Boyd|May 10, 2012|DAILY BEAST

LILA—The double L is the winningest name sound of the next decade.
Top Baby Names of the Future|Pamela Redmond Satran/Nameberry, Linda Rosenkrantz|December 11, 2009|DAILY BEAST
After moving in, Lila seized a moment of solitude to plan a beautiful cozy corner for Bea.
Beatrice Leigh at College|Julia Augusta Schwartz
She paused this time with rather an anxious little side glance toward Lila.
Beatrice Leigh at College|Julia Augusta Schwartz
Lila ordered his soldiers, "Take him out, put out his eyes and leave him in the way."
Black Tales for White Children|C. H. Stigand
To these arrangements Lila gave a glad approval, and welcomed her new sister warmly.
The Hero of Hill House|Mable Hale
Lila stooped for a hug but carefully so as not to interfere with the growth of the silvery petals.
Beatrice Leigh at College|Julia Augusta Schwartz