Leela

Hindu divine play

Leela is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, where it means "play" or "divine game"—referring to the Hindu concept that the universe is a playful creation of the divine.

The name gained wider recognition through the purple-haired character in the animated series *Futurama*: My daughter Leela was born the year that show premiered.

Futurama

Cyclops

One-eyed giant of myth

one eye · Zoidberg · Amy · Hermes · sewer · orphan · Matt Groening · animation · sci-fi · comedy

divine play

maya

Phenomenal world's deceptive nature

Krishna · playfulness · spontaneity · dance · drama · manifestation · enchantment · hide-and-seek · veil · wonder

Sanskrit name

feminine

Pertaining to women

  • IndianPerson from either continent
  • HinduFollower of ancient Indian religion
  • traditionalFollowing long-held customs

meaning · baby name · graceful · beautiful · mythology · Vedic · heritage · cultural · popularity · namesake

Opposites
cosmic play vs. purposeful action

Leelakarma

Spiritual cause and effect

dharma · duty · obligation · moral law · responsibility

illusion vs. reality

LeelaBrahman

Supreme cosmic reality

satya · ultimate reality · truth · essence · substance

spontaneity vs. determinism

Leelakarma

Spiritual cause and effect

causation · determinism · necessity · causality · fate

Family

play

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Used worldwide · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G