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Christian Name · Arabic/Sanskrit Origin
Lila Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Lila
girl
Lila means "Night; Dark beauty; Play", a girl's name of Arabic/Sanskrit origin. The name Lila does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Lila speaks of beauty found in the night — the divine encounters that happen when the world is quiet and God draws near.
Is Lila in the Bible?
No — the name Lila does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Night; Dark beauty; Play", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Lila.
Pronunciation:/LY-lah/
OriginArabic/Sanskrit
MeaningNight; Dark beauty; Play
What does Lila mean?
Lila is a girl name of Arabic/Sanskrit origin meaning "Night; Dark beauty; Play". Lila means 'night' in Arabic and 'divine play' in Sanskrit.
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What does Lila mean in the Bible?
Lila means "Night; Dark beauty; Play" and is a name of Arabic/Sanskrit origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Lila means 'night' in Arabic and 'divine play' in Sanskrit. The night in Scripture is not merely darkness but a time of divine encounter — Jacob wrestled with God at night, the shepherds received angelic announcements at night, and Jesus prayed through the night.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Lila?
Lila is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Night; Dark beauty; Play" — not because Scripture names anyone Lila.
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Which books of the Bible mention Lila?
Lila is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Lila?
Lila speaks of beauty found in the night — the divine encounters that happen when the world is quiet and God draws near.
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Lila name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Lila does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Night; Dark beauty; Play", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Lila.
Lila means "Night; Dark beauty; Play." It is an Arabic/Sanskrit name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Night; Dark beauty; Play" — runs right through the Bible.
Arabic/Sanskrit. Lila comes into English from Arabic/Sanskrit and carries the sense "Night; Dark beauty; Play." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Lila
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Lila?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Lila?
You can read every verse where Lila appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.