This list includes 34 Indian girl names that start with L, from “Laboni” to “Lovleen”. They range from Sanskrit roots to regional names across India, useful for parents, expectant couples, and writers.

Indian girl names that start with L are feminine given names used across India’s languages and communities. Many come from Sanskrit, Persian, or regional languages, and a famous example is “Lata”, beloved by singer Lata Mangeshkar.

Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, Meaning, and Source notes.

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Meaning: Provides a concise 3–8 word meaning that explains cultural or literal sense for informed name choice.

Source notes: Notes the origin or common language and brief sourcing, so you understand context and regional usage.

Indian girl names that start with L

NamePronunciationOrigin/LanguageMeaning
LakshmiLAK-shmee (/ˈləkʂmi/)Sanskrit,HinduGoddess of wealth and prosperity
LaxmiLUKs‑mee or LAX‑meeSanskrit,Hindi,MarathiVariant of Lakshmi; goddess of wealth
LataLAH-taSanskrit,Hindi,MarathiCreeper, vine
Latikala‑TEE‑kaSanskrit,HindiSmall vine; delicate tendril
Lalitala‑LEE‑taSanskrit,Hindi,TamilPlayful, charming
Lalimala‑LEE‑maSanskrit,Hindi,BengaliRedness, glow; beauty
LeelaLEE‑la (/ˈliːlə/)Sanskrit,HindiDivine play; charming action
Leelavatilee‑la‑VAH‑tiSanskrit,Gujarati,TamilPlayful woman; charming lady
Leelammalee‑LAH‑mahMalayalam,MalayaliDiminutive of Leela; respectful form
LeenaLEE‑naSanskrit,Hindi,BengaliAbsorbed, devoted; tender
LinaLEE‑naSanskrit,Bengali,AssameseAbsorbed, united
LekhaLAY‑kha or LEK‑haSanskrit,Hindi,BengaliWriting, record; inscription
LekshmiLEK‑shmeeMalayalam,TeluguMalayalam variant of Lakshmi
Lekhikale‑KHEE‑kaSanskrit,HindiFemale writer, scribe
Labonila‑BOH‑neeBengaliGraceful movement; charm
LajjaLAJ‑jaSanskrit,HindiModesty, bashfulness
Lajwantilaj‑WAN‑teeHindi,PunjabiModest, bashful woman
Lakshitalak‑SHEE‑taSanskrit,HindiMarked, distinguished; aimed
Lakshanalak‑SHAH‑naSanskrit,HindiCharacteristic, auspicious sign
LathaLAH‑thaTamil,Telugu,MalayalamVariant of Lata; vine
Lavanyala‑VUN‑ya (or la‑VAN‑ya)Sanskrit,HindiGrace, beauty, charm
Lavleenluv‑LEEN or laav‑LEENPunjabi,HindiAbsorbed in love
LasyaLAH‑syaSanskrit,Tamil,TeluguGraceful dance; feminine dance form
LekhikaLEK‑hi‑kaSanskrit,HindiAlternate spelling of Lekhika
Lohitalo‑HEE‑taSanskrit,HindiRed, reddish; copper‑colored
Lopamudralo‑pa‑MOO‑draSanskritName of a Vedic woman; “delicate-bodied”
LovleenLOHV‑leenPunjabi,HindiImmersed in love
Loveleenluv‑LEEN or lohv‑LEENPunjabi,HindiVariant of Lovleen; in love
LeharLAY‑harHindi,UrduWave, ripple
LochanaLOH‑cha‑naSanskrit,Hindi,BengaliOne with beautiful eyes; sight
Lochaniloh‑CHA‑neeBengali,OriyaVariant of Lochana; lovely eyes
Lokeshwarilo‑KESH‑wa‑reeSanskrit,Telugu,KannadaGoddess/ruler of the world
Lalithala‑LEE‑thaSanskrit,Tamil,TeluguVariant spelling of Lalita; playful, charming
Leelikalee‑LEE‑kaSanskrit,HindiDiminutive of Leela; playful

Descriptions

Lakshmi
Pan‑Indian theonymic name tied to the Hindu goddess Lakshmi; extremely common in India and in devotional contexts. (Classical sources)
Laxmi
Common alternative transliteration used across Maharashtra, Gujarat and informally; same origin as Lakshmi. (Variant spelling)
Lata
Traditional name meaning a climbing plant; popular across India and famous from singer Lata Mangeshkar. (Literary usage)
Latika
Diminutive of Lata, widely used in Hindi and other Indian languages; poetic, feminine name. (Literary usage)
Lalita
Classical Sanskrit name, also an epithet of the Divine Feminine; common across regions with many cultural references. (Religious literature)
Lalima
Used as a poetic feminine name signifying glow or beauty; seen in modern and literary usage. (Sanskrit root)
Leela
Also spelled Lila; popular name across India denoting divine play or spontaneous charm. (Scriptural term)
Leelavati
Classical feminine name (also title of an important mathematical text); used in South and West India. (Classical literature)
Leelamma
Common Kerala feminine name with affectionate “-amma” suffix; traditional and older-generation usage. (Regional usage)
Leena
Widespread Indian female name with Sanskrit roots (līnā); simple, pan‑regional usage. (Lexical root)
Lina
Used in eastern and southern India as feminine name; variant of Leena with similar meanings. (Regional usage)
Lekha
Literary name meaning “written work”; popular among educated families and in Bengali communities. (Literary term)
Lekshmi
Common Kerala/Telugu spelling and pronunciation of the goddess name; same meaning and usage as Lakshmi. (Regional variant)
Lekhika
Modern/formal Sanskrit-derived name meaning “female author” or “scribe”; used by families valuing learning. (Lexical formation)
Laboni
Popular Bengali feminine name meaning “grace” or “charm”; commonly used in West Bengal and Bangladesh. (Regional usage)
Lajja
Sanskrit noun sometimes used as a given name; uncommon but attested in literary contexts. (Sanskrit root)
Lajwanti
Traditional North Indian name found in Hindi and Punjabi-speaking regions; literary and folk usage. (Cultural usage)
Lakshita
Feminine form meaning “one who is marked” or “achiever”; used across India. (Sanskrit derivative)
Lakshana
Classical feminine name meaning traits or signs; used in names and religious texts. (Lexical)
Latha
South Indian form of Lata, widely used in Dravidian-language states. (Regional variant)
Lavanya
Popular pan‑Indian feminine name meaning beauty or elegance; often chosen for poetic quality. (Classical Sanskrit)
Lavleen
Common Sikh/Punjabi feminine name meaning “immersed in love”; used in North India. (Modern compound)
Lasya
Name derived from the graceful dance of the goddess Parvati; used in South India and arts communities. (Cultural/dance term)
Lekhika
Variant spelling; same meaning “female writer”; used interchangeably with Lekhika. (Variant)
Lohita
Classical Sanskrit name meaning “red”; appears in texts and some modern usage. (Sanskrit adjective)
Lopamudra
Ancient Vedic/Puranic name — wife of sage Agastya; classical literary name. (Vedic literature)
Lovleen
Popular Punjabi feminine name (also spelled Loveleen/Lovleen); modern devotional/romantic nuance. (Community usage)
Loveleen
Alternate transliteration used in North India; same meaning and usage. (Variant)
Lehar
Modern Urdu/Hindi name meaning “wave”; used by urban parents for poetic imagery. (Contemporary usage)
Lochana
Classical feminine name meaning “eye” or “beautiful-eyed”; used in several Indian languages. (Sanskrit)
Lochani
Regional eastern form of Lochana; feminine and poetic in Bengali/Odia contexts. (Regional variant)
Lokeshwari
Theonymic name combining loka (world) + ishwari (goddess); used in South India as honorific given name. (Religious/compound)
Lalitha
South Indian transliteration of Lalita; very common in Tamil and Telugu-speaking regions. (Regional spelling)
Leelika
Modern diminutive formed from Leela, used occasionally in contemporary naming. (Derived form)
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