noun
lila
noun
1
In Hindu philosophy, the idea that the universe and its events are the playful, creative expression of the divine.
"The dance was performed as an offering to the lila of the gods."
name
1
A female first name used in both Arabic- and Sanskrit-influenced naming traditions.
"Lila grew up speaking three languages at home."
How to Use Lila
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAs a philosophical term, it means the world is like divine play rather than a fixed, serious plan; as a name, it's simply a popular given name.
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Etymology
From Sanskrit लीला (līlā), meaning "play" or "sport," referring to divine creative activity.