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GirlPronounced Thai /la˦˥.li˦˥.ˈtaː˧/Hindi language family

Lalita

A name meaning "playful, charming, desirable".

Quick answer

Lalita is a girl name meaning "playful, charming, desirable".

Pronunciation: Thai /la˦˥.li˦˥.ˈtaː˧/.

GenderGirl
Meaningplayful, charming, desirable
PronunciationThai /la˦˥.li˦˥.ˈtaː˧/
Language familyHindi

Meaning and history

The name means "playful, charming, desirable" in Sanskrit. According to the Puranas this was the name of one of the gopis, who were milkmaids devoted to the young Krishna. Additionally, in Shaktism, this is the name of a goddess who is also called Tripura Sundari.

Notes and context

Usage: hinduism, hindi, marathi, thai | Sanskrit: ललिता; Thai: ลลิตา