Leela (name)


Leela or 'Lila' is a name of Sanskrit origin and related to Hindu religion and philosophy. Sanskrit word leela/lila can be translated as "play or divine play", as in the Hindu philosophical concept of leela between Radha and Krishna. It can also mean 'act of God'. Leela name is also association with Hindu goddess Durga. The concept of 'lila' is rooted in Hindu philosophy and cosmology and describe the way God manifests in the world.
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'Leela' could be associated with a variation of the Semitic name Leila which means "night" in both Arabic and Hebrew.