Meaning of Lila | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A female given name from Arabic.
2. A female given name from Sanskrit used in India.
3. The play of god’s spirit manifested in the universe; divine play, creative spiritual energy.
   Hinduism, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“His face⟳ shone with joy when he read⟳ good books, thought new thoughts, heard news about the country's welfare, or when God's lila filled his mind⟳.”

“Your name⟳ is flowery too. I used to say⟳ Mamita would have⟳ called you Lady Viola; but violet colors and lilac colors are cousins, and they both suit⟳ your complexion and your name⟳, Mamita Lila.”

““I been thinking about ‘Lila.’ I had a sister Lila. Give⟳ her a pretty name⟳, maybe she could turn⟳ out pretty.””

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