Lalita Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Lalita Name at a Glance

Name	Lalita
Meaning	Pleasant; Playful. In Hindu mythology Lalita is mistress and playmate to the Krishna.
Origin	Sanskrit
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Lalita Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Lalita means “Pleasant; Playful. In Hindu mythology Lalita is mistress and playmate to the Krishna”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Lalita Name Origin

Our database records Lalita under Sanskrit origin. Browse more Sanskrit baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Lalita a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Lalita is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Lalita

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