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Lilan

“Lilan derives from Sanskrit and means "playful" or "sportive," with roots in the word "līlā" (लीला) which refers to divine play or cosmic sport in Hindu philosophy.”

Sanskrit · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#16,298
TrendStable
Peak year2022
Syllables2
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureIndian
ReligionHinduism
Letters5
Numerology3 Chaldean 4
Global rank#43,073

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Lilan

Lilan derives from Sanskrit and means "playful" or "sportive," with roots in the word "līlā" (लीला) which refers to divine play or cosmic sport in Hindu philosophy.

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Etymology

Lilan derives from Sanskrit and means "playful" or "sportive," with roots in the word "līlā" (लीला) which refers to divine play or cosmic sport in Hindu philosophy. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with particular significance in Sanskrit-speaking regions and among Hindu communities globally.

Lilan currently ranks #16,298 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.

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