The name Lela: meaning and origin
- Lela name meaning
- Lela origin
- Georgian names
Is your name Lela? It is a short, melodic Georgian name. Its exact origin is disputed: one version links it to the name of a plant.
๐พ Where does the name Lela come from and what does it mean?
There is no single, generally accepted explanation of where Lela comes from. One version says the name comes from the name of a plant and links it to the Georgian leli, a reed that grows by the water.
Either way, Lela is short, soft and easy to remember. Two syllables and a whole melody.
๐ค Famous people named Lela
On the Georgian stage the name is carried by singer and actress Lela Tsurtsumia, who sings in Georgian, Mingrelian and Laz. In sport it rings out at the chessboard: Lela Javakhishvili is a well-known Georgian chess player.
Song and strategy: Lelas are found in both.
๐ What character is linked to the name Lela?
People say Lelas are calm, gentle and very kind, yet strong inside: like a reed that bends in the wind but does not break. As a pet name, Lela is often called Leliko.
๐ข The numerology number of Lela
And finally, a little number magic. In the Georgian alphabet every letter has a number value: แ is 1, แ is 2, แ is 3 and so on.
The letters of Lela in Georgian (แแแแ) add up to 66, which reduces to 3. In numerology, 3 is the number of creativity, communication and joy.
It is a playful tradition rather than science, but it is fun to see how well it fits you.