Girl name
Lila name meaning
“pale purple; in another tradition, divine play”
Lila means “pale purple” and, in a separate naming tradition, “divine play.” The Turkish color word comes through European languages, while Sanskrit līlā means play. Used for girls in Türkiye, the name evokes pale purple flowers; its Sanskrit association belongs to a distinct source tradition.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #912
What does Lila mean?
Pale purple; in another tradition, divine play
In Turkish: açık mor; bir yorumla ilahî oyun
In Turkish, Lila readily evokes a pale shade of purple. Its Sanskrit naming tradition instead refers to play and creative activity, independently of the color meaning. Although it resembles Leyla in sound, that resemblance alone does not establish a shared etymological origin.
Origin of the name Lila
In Turkish, lila is a color word borrowed from European languages. As a personal name, Lila also has a separate Sanskrit source, līlā, meaning 'play', including divine play in religious contexts.
| Linguistic origin | European languages, Sanskrit |
|---|---|
| Is Lila in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | L · Li |
Double names with Lila
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Lila Nazan
Meaning of each name
- Lila: pale purple; in another tradition, divine play
- Nazan: coy, coquettish, showing playful reluctance
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Nora Lila
Meaning of each name
- Nora: Honour, esteem
- Lila: pale purple; in another tradition, divine play
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Lila Nadiye
Meaning of each name
- Lila: pale purple; in another tradition, divine play
- Nadiye: Dewy, fresh, moist
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Dudu Lila
Meaning of each name
- Dudu: parrot; a historical address for women
- Lila: pale purple; in another tradition, divine play
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Lila Ani
Meaning of each name
- Lila: pale purple; in another tradition, divine play
- Ani: Grace, favor
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Füsun Lila
Meaning of each name
- Füsun: enchantment; spellbinding charm
- Lila: pale purple; in another tradition, divine play
How to pronounce Lila
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /lila/ |
Is Lila a girl’s name?
Yes, Lila is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Lila does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 4 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Lilâ
Names that sound like Lila
Famous people named Lila
- Lilâ Gürmen · b. 1966
- Lila Şengün · b. 2002
- Lila Toner · b. 1995
- Lila Ferhat
FAQ about the name Lila
What is the meaning of Lila?
Lila means “pale purple; in another tradition, divine play”. In Turkish, lila is a color word borrowed from European languages. As a personal name, Lila also has a separate Sanskrit source, līlā, meaning 'play', including divine play in religious contexts.
Is Lila a girl’s name?
Yes, Lila is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Lila in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Lila nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Lila?
Lila is of European languages and Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Lila have?
Lila has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Lila?
Lila does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 4 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Lila?
Other spellings: Lilâ.
What names go well with Lila?
Some ideas: Lila Nazan; Nora Lila; Lila Nadiye.
Famous people named Lila?
Notable people named Lila include Lilâ Gürmen, Lila Şengün, Lila Toner.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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