Lilla
Meaning of Lilla
Lilla is a beautiful and timeless name for a baby girl. It has origins in several different cultures, including Hungarian, Swedish, and Italian. In Hungarian, Lilla means "lily," which symbolizes purity and innocence. In Swedish, it is derived from the name Lillemor, meaning "little mother." Lilla is also a variant of the name Lila, which has Sanskrit roots and means "playful" or "divine beauty."
The name Lilla has gained popularity over the years in the United States. It has consistently appeared on the Social Security Administration's list of top baby names. Although not among the most common names, it has been steadily rising in popularity since the late 1990s. Parents are drawn to its elegant simplicity and gentle sound.
Lilla is pronounced as LIL-uh (/ˈlɪlə/). Its variations include Lila and Lilah. These variations offer slightly different spellings but maintain the same lovely sound.
Consider choosing the name Lilla for your little girl if you're looking for a name that exudes grace and charm while still being unique. Its cultural associations and rising popularity make it an excellent choice for any parent seeking a timeless yet distinctive name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as LIL-uh (/ˈlɪlə/)
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Notable People Named Lilla
| Lilla Cabot Perry was an influential American artist known for her work in the American Impressionist style and her advocacy of French Impressionism in the United States. |
| Lilla Day Monroe was a pioneering suffragette and lawyer from Topeka, Kansas, known for her significant contributions to the women's suffrage movement and her work in compiling the stories of women pioneers. |
| Lilla Irvine Leach was a renowned botanist known for her extensive research on plants in the Pacific Northwest and West Coast of the United States, and for establishing her own botanical gardens in 1931. |
| Lilla Crawford is an American actress known for her role as Annie in the 2012 Broadway revival and as Little Red Riding Hood in the 2014 film adaptation of Into the Woods, as well as for voicing Sunny in the Nickelodeon series Sunny Day. |
| Lilla Namo, also known as Namo Marouf, is a Swedish rapper. |
