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Name Origin

Lila is a feminine given name of Arabic and Sanskrit origin. In Arabic, it means 'night' or 'dark beauty'. In Sanskrit, it refers to the color purple.

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Famous People

Lila Downs (1969-)

Singer-songwriter

  • Grammy Award winner
  • Known for her blend of Mexican folk music and jazz

Lila Rose (1987-)

Anti-abortion activist

  • Founder and president of Live Action
  • Known for undercover investigations into Planned Parenthood