Here you’ll find 50 Latina girl names that start with L, organized from “Laura” to “Luzmila”. The list highlights common names, regional variants, and names with religious or indigenous roots used across Latin America and Spain.
Latina girl names that start with L are given names used throughout Hispanic and Lusophone communities. Many reflect saints’ names, family traditions, or indigenous languages, with “Lucía” as a long-standing favorite.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, Meaning, and Origin/Region.
Name: The given name itself, shown so you can browse options and pick favorites at a glance.
Pronunciation: A simple phonetic respelling helps you say each name clearly without needing specialized symbols.
Meaning: A one-line meaning or sense of the name that helps you evaluate its cultural or personal significance.
Origin/Region: Notes the country or linguistic tradition where the name is primarily used, helping you spot cultural ties.
Latina girl names that start with L
| Name | Pronunciation | Meaning | Region/Primary use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura | LAU-rah | bay laurel; honor or victory | Spain, Mexico |
| Lucia | loo-SEE-ah | light | Spain, Latin America |
| Luciana | loo-see-AH-nah | light (feminine form) | Argentina, Mexico |
| Lucero | loo-SEH-roh | bright star; morning star | Mexico, Spain |
| Lucinda | loo-SIN-dah | light; little light | Spain, Puerto Rico |
| Luisa | loo-EE-sah | renowned warrior | Spain, Latin America |
| Lola | LOH-lah | sorrows (from Dolores) | Spain, Latin America |
| Lorena | loh-REH-nah | possibly “laurel” or from Lorraine region | Spain, Mexico |
| Lorenza | loh-REHN-sah | from Laurentum; laurel | Peru, Spain |
| Loreto | loh-REH-toh | from Loreto (Italian Marian shrine) | Spain, Mexico |
| Lourdes | LOOR-dehs | from Lourdes (French Marian shrine) | Spain, Latin America |
| Leticia | leh-TEE-syah | joy; gladness | Mexico, Colombia |
| Letizia | leh-TEE-thyah / leh-TEE-see-ah | joy (variant of Leticia) | Spain |
| Lidia | LEE-dee-ah | from Lydia (ancient region) | Spain, Mexico |
| Lilia | LEE-lee-ah | lily (flower) | Mexico, Spain |
| Liliana | lee-lee-AH-nah | lily; devotee of the lily | Colombia, Argentina |
| Lili | LEE-lee | lily; diminutive of Liliana | Latin America, U.S. Hispanic communities |
| Liana | lee-AH-nah or lee-AN-ah | woody vine; also short form of Eliana | Latin America, Brazil |
| Lina | LEE-nah | short form with mixed origins; tender or palm | Latin America, Spain |
| Lisette | lee-ZET | diminutive of Elisabeth; pledged to God | Latin America, U.S. Hispanic communities |
| Lissette | lee-SET | variant of Lisette; pledged to God | Cuba, Puerto Rico |
| Lisandra | lee-SAHN-drah | liberator of men (from Lysandra) | Cuba, Dominican Republic |
| Lisbeth | LISS-beth | pledged to God (from Elisabeth) | Chile, Mexico |
| Luz | LOOZ | light | Mexico, Spain |
| Luzia | loo-ZEE-ah | light (Portuguese form of Lucia) | Portugal, Brazil |
| Luzmila | looz-MEE-lah | light + gracious (compound) | Peru, Bolivia |
| Lucrecia | loo-KREH-syah | profit; wealth (Latin lucrum) | Spain, Latin America |
| Luana | loo-AH-nah | possibly blended name; popular modern form | Brazil, Latin America |
| Lucila | loo-SEE-lah | light (diminutive/variant of Lucia) | Argentina, Chile |
| Lupe | LOO-peh | diminutive of Guadalupe; from Marian shrine | Mexico, U.S. Hispanic communities |
| Luisa | loo-EE-sah | renowned warrior | Spain, Colombia |
| Lujan | loo-HAN | from Lujan (Argentine Marian shrine) | Argentina |
| Leila | LAY-lah | night (Arabic origin) | Spain, Latin America |
| Layla | LAY-lah | night (variant of Leila) | Latin America, U.S. Hispanic communities |
| Leire | LAY-reh | Basque place-name (monastery of Leire) | Spain (Basque Country) |
| Lorea | loh-REH-ah | flower (Basque ‘lore’) | Spain (Basque Country) |
| Lurdes | loor-DEHS | Basque/Spanish variant of Lourdes | Spain (Basque Country), Latin America |
| Leonor | leh-oh-NOR | variant of Eleanor; medieval name of uncertain meaning | Spain, Latin America |
| Leonora | leh-oh-NOH-rah | variant of Eleanor | Spain, Latin America |
| Leonela | leh-oh-NEH-lah | lioness (from Leon-) | Panama, Dominican Republic |
| Leandra | leh-AHN-drah | lion-man root (from Leander) | Venezuela, Colombia |
| Leocadia | leh-oh-KAH-dee-ah | bright, light (from Greek leukos) | Spain |
| Ligia | LEE-hee-ah | clear-voiced; Greek origin | Cuba, Chile |
| Leda | LEH-dah | mythological name (Greek) | Argentina, Spain |
| Lisandra | lee-SAHN-drah | liberator of men (variant of Lysandra) | Cuba, Puerto Rico |
| Loreta | lo-REH-tah | from Loreto; variant of Loreto | Spain, Mexico |
| Lazara | lah-ZAH-rah | God has helped (feminine of Lazarus) | Mexico, Spain |
| Libertad | lee-behr-TAD | liberty | Cuba, Spain |
| Luzia | loo-SEE-ah | light (alternate Portuguese/Spanish form) | Brazil, Spain |
| Lucila | loo-SEE-lah | light (variant of Lucia) | Chile, Argentina |
Descriptions
Laura
Classic Latin name meaning “laurel,” widely used across Spanish-speaking countries with timeless appeal and clear pronunciation.
Lucia
Very popular; Latin origin (lux) meaning “light.” Forms: Lucía, Luciana, Lucila; common in churches and civil registries.
Luciana
Elegant elaboration of Lucia, common in Argentina and Mexico; often shortened to Lu or Luci.
Lucero
Used as both given name and surname; evokes brightness and is common in Mexican popular culture.
Lucinda
Old-fashioned yet familiar, Lucinda appears in literature and Latin American records, sometimes shortened to Cinda.
Luisa
Classic Spanish feminine of Luis; widely used and traditional across Hispanic communities.
Lola
Originally a diminutive of Dolores; widely used independently today—spunky and familiar.
Lorena
Popular modern name with European feel; variants include Loraine and Loren.
Lorenza
Feminine of Lorenzo; classic, used regionally and in older generations.
Loreto
Religious place-name often given for Marian devotion; used in Spain and parts of Latin America.
Lourdes
Devotional name referencing Our Lady of Lourdes; common as a standalone name.
Leticia
From Latin laetitia, meaning “joy.” Popular throughout Latin America with nicknames Leti or Lety.
Letizia
Spanish/Italian variant notably borne by Spain’s queen; stylish and contemporary in Spain.
Lidia
Traditional biblical/classical name used widely across Hispanic communities.
Lilia
Floral name, often used alone or as part of Liliana; delicate and popular.
Liliana
Romantic and melodic; common in many Latin American countries, shortened to Lili.
Lili
Sweet diminutive used independently; familiar and versatile across generations.
Liana
Botanical, elegant name used across Latin America and in Portuguese-speaking countries.
Lina
Short, international name used both as stand-alone and diminutive for longer names.
Lisette
French-origin diminutive adopted into Hispanic use; fashionable and feminine.
Lissette
Spelling variant popular in Caribbean and U.S. Hispanic communities, often pronounced similarly to Lisette.
Lisandra
Greek-rooted name used in Latin America; elegant and modern-sounding.
Lisbeth
Short form of Elisabeth; used in Spanish-speaking countries with a modern edge.
Luz
Simple and powerful Spanish word-name meaning “light”; often part of compound names like Luz María.
Luzia
Portuguese variant of Lucia, common in Lusophone communities and Brazil.
Luzmila
Compound name combining Luz and -mila; popular in Andean countries.
Lucrecia
Historic Roman name borne across centuries; literary and classical feel.
Luana
Used in Portuguese and Spanish-speaking countries; origins mixed but widely embraced.
Lucila
Classic Latin American form; famous bearers include poets and public figures.
Lupe
Common short form of Guadalupe used widely as a given name in its own right.
Luisa
(Duplicate entry for emphasis) Traditional Spanish feminine used widely across generations.
Lujan
Place-name used as a given name in Argentina honoring the Virgin of Lujan.
Leila
Arabic-origin name that became popular in Spanish-speaking countries; also spelled Leila/Leila.
Layla
Variant spelling popularized by music and culture; used in Hispanic communities.
Leire
Distinctly Basque name referencing a historic monastery; popular in northern Spain.
Lorea
Basque feminine meaning “flower,” used regionally and increasingly beyond Basque areas.
Lurdes
Regional form of Lourdes used mainly in Basque-speaking communities and parts of Latin America.
Leonor
Royal and classic name in Spain; held by princesses and used across Hispanic cultures.
Leonora
Romantic, classical form with literary associations; less common but traditional.
Leonela
Modern-sounding derivative of Leona/Leonor popular in Caribbean Latin America.
Leandra
Feminine of Leandro; strong, classical-sounding and used in Latin American records.
Leocadia
Historical and saintly Spanish name; rare but authentic with deep roots in Spain.
Ligia
Classical name with Greek roots, used in several Latin American countries and literary works.
Leda
Ancient Greek myth name that appears in Hispanic literature and use.
Lisandra
Repeated for regional emphasis; modern Greek-rooted name used in Caribbean Latin America.
Loreta
Variant of Loreto used in Hispanic communities; religious and place-name associations.
Lazara
Rare biblical/semiclassical feminine form; used historically in Hispanic records.
Libertad
Virtue name used especially in Cuba and Spain; patriotic and expressive.
Luzia
Variant spelling used in Lusophone and Hispanic areas; luminous and traditional.
Lucila
Repeated for clarity as a widespread Latin American form with literary associations.