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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In Glenn’s fiction debut, Lila Devlin, once one of the most famous actresses on the planet, returns to Los Angeles 10 years after the kidnapping and death of her daughter, Josie.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026
When Lila Sultan recently needed a part to fix her coffee maker, she bought it from Amazon because her need for it felt pressing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 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
Once “destined for great things,” Lila makes a poisonous marriage that she eventually escapes by leaving to work in a factory.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025
“Look at this handwriting,” Lila says as she shows it to us.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
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