Leela Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Leela Name at a Glance

Name	Leela
Meaning	Play.
Origin	Sanskrit
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Leela Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Leela means “Play”. 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.

Leela Name Origin

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

Is Leela a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Leela

When considering Leela for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.