👶 Baby names starting with ल (La) — boys & girls, with meanings

Nakshatra pada and rashi for this letter

Classically the letter ल belongs to: Ashwini pada 4 (ला) → Aries · Bharani pada 1 (ली) → Aries · Bharani pada 2 (लू) → Aries · Bharani pada 3 (ले) → Aries · Bharani pada 4 (लो) → Aries।

👦 Boy names — ल

NameMeaning
लक्ष्यLakshyaaim, goal
लक्ष्मणLakshmanRama's brother, of auspicious marks
ललितLalitlovely, graceful
लोकेशLokeshlord of the worlds
लवLuvson of Rama
लक्षितLakshittargeted; distinguished
लक्ष्मीकांतLakshmikantVishnu, consort of Lakshmi
लंबोदरLambodarGanesha of the large belly
लाभLabhGanesha's son; gain
लवण्यLavanyagrace, beauty

👧 Girl names — ल

NameMeaning
लक्ष्मीLakshmigoddess of wealth
लावण्याLavanyagrace, beauty
लताLatacreeper
ललिताLalitathe playful Goddess; charming
लीलाLeeladivine play
लतिकाLatikasmall creeper
लक्षिताLakshitadistinguished
लिपिकाLipikascript, writing
लोपामुद्राLopamudrawife of Agastya, Vedic seer
लहरLaharwave

Frequently asked questions

Which rashi does the letter ल belong to?

By the nakshatra-pada table, names starting with ल are classically given to babies of Aries rashi. The exact pada depends on the Moon's position at birth — check it in the free kundali.

How many names are listed here?

10 boy names and 10 girl names starting with ल, each with its Sanskrit meaning.

Can I keep a name on this letter if the birth nakshatra says otherwise?

Yes. Tradition keeps the nakshatra-name (rashi naam) for rituals and lets the everyday name be chosen freely; many families keep both.

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See also

All letters · Names by rashi · Nakshatra calculator · Free kundali (birth nakshatra)

Note: The birth syllable (namakshar) is based on the child's birth nakshatra and pada. To know the exact nakshatra, use the Nakshatra Calculator with birth details — link is below. Before naming, be sure to consult a learned astrologer for confirmation.

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