Girl Names Starting with L

Baby girl names beginning with L from every tradition, grouped by faith, each with its meaning and origin.

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144 names · each links to its meaning, origin, pronunciation and history.

Christian names (23)

Larissa — Possibly 'citadel'Laura — Laurel, bay treeLena — Light (via Helena); also 'of Magdala'Leticia — Joy, happinessLidia — Woman from LydiaLiesel — God is my oathLiliana — LilyLisa — God is my oathLjiljana — LilyLjubica — Violet (flower); from the Slavic word for loveLois — Of uncertain meaning; possibly 'better'Lola — Sorrows (from Dolores)Lorena — From LorraineLoretta — From Loreto; little laurelLouise — Famous in battleLourdes — From Lourdes, the Marian shrineLucia — LightLuciana — LightLucille — LightLucy — LightLuisa — Famous in battleLuz — LightLydia — Woman from Lydia

Hindu names (17)

Laboni — Graceful, lovelyLajwanti — Modest one; touch-me-not plantLaksha — Aim; a hundred thousandLakshana — Auspicious mark, good signLakshmi — Goddess of wealth and good fortuneLalima — Redness, glow of dawnLalita — Playful, charming, gracefulLalitha — Playful, charming, gracefulLata — Vine, creeperLatha — Vine, slender creeperLatika — Little vine, small creeperLavanya — Beauty, grace, lovelinessLeela — Divine playLekha — Writing; line, strokeLekshmi — Goddess of wealth and good fortuneLipi — Script, writingLopamudra — Wife of sage Agastya

Muslim names (57)

Labeebah — Intelligent, sensible and wiseLabiba — Intelligent, wise, sensibleLadan — Fragrant flowering shrubLaiba — Popularly, a maiden of ParadiseLaibah — Popularly, a maiden of ParadiseLail — The night; night-timeLaila — Night; a dark-haired beautyLailuma — Linked to Laila, nightLaiqah — Worthy, capable, deservingLaleh — Tulip flowerLameeah — Shining, gleamingLamees — Soft to the touchLameesa — Soft and gentle to the touchLameesah — Soft and gentle to the touchLamia — Shining, radiant, brilliantLamija — Shining, radiantLamis — Soft and gentle to the touchLamiya — Shining, radiantLamya — With beautifully dark lipsLamyaa — With beautifully dark lipsLamyaah — With beautifully dark lipsLana — Usually explained as soft, tenderLara — Generally explained as cheerful or protectiveLaraib — Without doubtLatafat — Elegance, delicacy, refinementLateefat — Gentle, kindLatifa — Gentle, kind, gracefulLatifah — Gentle, kind, gracefulLayaan — Softness, gentleness and easeLayal — Many nightsLayan — Softness, gentleness, easeLayba — Popularly, a maiden of ParadiseLayla — Night; a dark-haired beautyLaylah — Night; a dark-haired beautyLeen — Softness, tenderness, gentlenessLeena — Tender young palm treeLeenah — Tender young palm treeLeila — Night; a dark-haired beautyLejla — Night; a dark-haired beautyLestari — Everlasting, enduringLeyla — Night; a dark-haired beautyLina — Tender young palm treeLiqaa — Meeting, encounter, reunionLiyana — Usually explained as softness, tendernessLobar — Generally explained as charming, beautifulLobna — Storax tree, with fragrant resinLoubna — Storax tree, with fragrant resinLubaaba — Essence, the pure inner partLubaba — Essence, the pure inner partLubna — Storax tree, with fragrant resinLujain — Silver, the precious metalLujayn — Silver, the precious metalLulu — The pearlsLulwa — A single pearlLutfiyah — Kind, gentle, graciousLutfiyyah — Kind, gentle, graciousLuul — A single pearl

Sikh names (5)

Lakhwinder — Lord of countless beingsLavleen — Absorbed in loving devotionLivleen — Absorbed in devotion to GodLoveleen — Absorbed in love for GodLovepreet — Deep love for God

Jewish names (10)

Lael — Belonging to GodLeah — Weary; possibly 'wild cow'Levana — Moon; whiteLiat — You are mineLiba — Beloved, loveLiel — God is mineLilith — Night spiritLior — I have lightLiora — My lightLiraz — I have a secret

Buddhist names (2)

Lhakpa — Born on WednesdayLhamo — Goddess

Modern & Classic names (30)

Landry — Ruler of the landLark — SongbirdLaurel — Laurel tree, victoryLauren — From Laurentum; laurelLavender — Lavender flowerLavinia — Woman of LaviniumLee — Meadow, clearingLeighton — Leek garden, herb gardenLennon — Lover, sweetheartLenora — Form of Eleanor; of uncertain meaningLeona — LionessLeonora — Short form of EleanorLesley — Possibly 'holly garden'Leslie — Possibly 'holly garden' or 'court'Lilian — Lily; possibly from ElizabethLilias — LilyLillian — Lily; pet form of ElizabethLily — Lily flowerLinda — Soft, tender; also 'pretty'Linh — Spirit, soul; gentle bell soundLiv — Protection; heard as 'life'Lorelei — Name of the legendary Rhine rock and sirenLorraine — From LorraineLotus — Lotus flowerLouisa — Famous in battleLucero — Bright star; morning starLucinda — LightLuna — MoonLynn — Lake, poolLyra — Lyre