Looking for a Buddhist baby girl name starting with the letter L? Here are 14 Buddhist girl names beginning with L, each with its meaning, including Lila (Play, divine drama), Lhamu (Goddess), Lekshmi (Prosperity, wealth).
Buddhist names come from Pali and Sanskrit and from Buddhist cultures such as Sri Lanka (Sinhala), Tibet, Bhutan, Thailand, Myanmar and Japan. Many recall the Buddha’s disciples, Buddhist virtues such as metta (loving kindness) and karuna (compassion), or the Tibetan names of the days of the week.
Buddhist girl names starting with L and their meanings
Lila – Play, divine drama
Lhamu – Goddess
Lekshmi – Prosperity, wealth
Lhamo – Goddess (Tibetan)
Lakmali – Lotus of Lanka
Lumbini – Birthplace of the Buddha
Lochana – Eyes
Lekha – Writing
Lasanthi – Beautiful peace
Lhaden – Blessed by the gods (Tibetan)
Lakshmi – Wealth
Latha – Creeper
Lalitha – Graceful
Lhazom – Divine (Tibetan)
Tips for choosing the right name
- Say the full name aloud together with the surname and check it flows well.
- Consider how the name sounds in the languages your family speaks.
- Think about nicknames and initials the name might create.
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