L Naam Ki Rashi (नाम राशि)
Vedic astrologyNames beginning with L fall under Mesha (मेष, Aries)DetailsHide
The L naming sounds of Mesha (मेष) are Laa ला, Lee ली, Loo लू, Le ले, Lo लो.
This is the naam rashi, taken from the first syllable of the name. It matches the janma rashi — the one read from the Moon's position at birth — only when the name was chosen from the birth star in the first place.
Curated L Names by Style
A curated shortlist of popular, unique, modern, and classic baby names starting with L. You can also explore dedicated girl and boy pages for gender-specific choices.
Popular L names
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42· Timeless names that endureAll 158 Names Starting With L
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- LabeebIntelligent, sensible, wise, prudent
- LaceyFrom Lassy; lace-like and delicate (Norman surname)
- LachlanFrom the land of the lochs; warlike one
- LaeliaWell-spoken or belonging to the Laelius family
- LaelianWell-spoken or articulate leader
- LaeliusArticulate speaker or noble gentleman
- LaetitiaJoy, gladness, and delight
- LaibaAngel of Heaven
- LailaNight, dark beauty
- LaineyBright, Shining Light, Famous
- LakeFrom the English word lake, for the inland body of water
- LakelynElaboration of Lake using the popular name suffix lyn
- LakelynnElaboration of Lake using the popular name suffix lyn
- LakshAim, goal, target; one with focus and ambition
- LakshitMarked, destined, distinguished; clear purpose
- LakshmanMarked by auspicious signs; the devoted brother of Lord Rama
- LakshyaAim, Target
- LalitaPlayful, charming, Goddess Parvati
- LamiaShining and radiant; brilliant with light
- LamisSoft to the touch; tender and gentle
- LanaLight; harmony; little rock (short for Alana)
- LancasterRoman fort on the River Lune
- LandonLong hill, ridge
- LandryRuler, Powerful, Strong Landowner
- LandynFrom a surname that was derived from an Old English place name meaning "long hill" (effectively meaning "ridge" )
- LangstonTall man's town; long stone settlement
- Laoiseradiant girl
- LaraFamous; protection; the Roman nymph Lara
- LaraibWithout doubt; certain, pure and faultless (Quran 2:2)
- LataCreeper
- LatifGentle, kind
- LatifaGentle, kind
- LauraLaurel-crowned, victorious, honored
- LaurelFrom the name of the laurel tree, ultimately from Latin laurus
- LaurentiaCrowned with laurel leaves or victorious
- LaurentiusCrowned with laurel leaves or victorious champion
- LavanyaGrace, Beauty
- Lavenderpurple flower
- LavinaPurity, Grace, Woman Of Rome, Innocent
- LavitA name for Lord Shiva; lovely, charming
- LawrenceFrom Laurentum; crowned with laurel
- LawsonSon of Lawrence; son of the laurelled one
- LaxmiGoddess of wealth
- LaylaNight, Dark Beauty, Dark
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- LeahWeary, Delicate, Wild Cow
- LeandroDerived from Greek ἥρως ( heros ) meaning "hero"
- LeannaFrom the Roman name Iulianus, which was derived from the family name Julius
- LedgerFrom the surname Ledger, itself derived from the Germanic name Leutgar
- LeenTender
- LegendA renowned, legendary person; celebrated story
- LeightonHerb garden; settlement by the meadow
- LeilaNight
- LekhaWriting, mark, crescent moon, picture
- LelandFrom a surname, originally from an English place name, which meant "fallow land" in Old English
- LenaBright, shining, torch of light
- LeniLight; bright torch (German pet form of Helena/Magdalena)
- LennonDear one; lover; little cloak
- Lennoxelm grove
- LennyLion-strong; brave as a lion (pet form of Leonard)
- LenoraShort form of Elenora, a variant of Eleanor, from the Old Provençal name Aliénor of uncertain meaning
- LeoLion, brave as a lion
- LeodegarioSpear of the people or people's spear
- LeonLion
- LeonaDerived from Greek λέων ( leon ) meaning "lion"
- LeonardoBrave lion, lion-hearted
- LeonelDerived from Greek λέων ( leon ) meaning "lion"
- LeonidasSon of the lion, brave, or lion-like
- Leonoralight or lion
- LeroyFrom the French nickname le roi meaning "the king"
- LeshyaLight beam, aura, color of soul
- LeslieFrom a Scottish surname that was derived from a place in Aberdeenshire, probably from Gaelic leas celyn meaning "garden of holly"
- LettieJoy, Gladness, Happy
- LeviJoined, attached, united in harmony
- LewisRenowned warrior; famous in battle (English form of Louis)
- LexieMeaning unknown, possibly of Luwian or Hittite origin
- LeyaFrom the Hebrew name לֵאָה (Leʾa), which was probably derived from the Hebrew word לָאָה (laʾa) meaning "weary, grieved"
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- LiamStrong-willed warrior, resolute protector
- LibbyFrom Ἐλισάβετ (Elisabet), the Greek form of the Hebrew name אֱלִישֶׁבַע (ʾElishevaʿ) meaning "my God is an oath", derived from the roots אֵל ( ʾel ) referring to the Hebrew God and שָׁבַע ( shavaʿ ) meaning "oath"
- LibertySimply from the English word liberty, derived from Latin libertas, a derivative of liber "free"
- LiciniusFlax-grower or member of Licinia gens
- LilaNight, dark beauty, lilac
- LilasPlayful grace, divine sports
- LilavatiCharming, playful, historical mathematician
- LiliaFrom the name of the flower, a symbol of purity
- LilianLily, Pure (variant spelling)
- LilianaLily, Pure, Innocent, Sacred Flower
- LiliannaFrom Ἐλισάβετ (Elisabet), the Greek form of the Hebrew name אֱלִישֶׁבַע (ʾElishevaʿ) meaning "my God is an oath", derived from the roots אֵל ( ʾel ) referring to the Hebrew God and שָׁבַע ( shavaʿ ) meaning "oath"
- LilithOf the night, ghost
- LillianLily, Pure, Innocent, Sacred Flower
- LillianaFrom Ἐλισάβετ (Elisabet), the Greek form of the Hebrew name אֱלִישֶׁבַע (ʾElishevaʿ) meaning "my God is an oath", derived from the roots אֵל ( ʾel ) referring to the Hebrew God and שָׁבַע ( shavaʿ ) meaning "oath"
- LilyLily Flower, Pure, Innocence
- Lily-roseCompound of Lily, from the flower symbolising purity, and Rose, from the flower
- LinaTender and gentle; also a young palm tree (Quran 59:5)
- LincolnTown By The Pool, Settlement By The Lake
- LindaOriginally a medieval short form of Germanic names containing the element lind meaning "soft, flexible, tender" (Proto-Germanic * linþaz )
- Linusflax
- LionelDerived from Greek λέων ( leon ) meaning "lion"
- LipikaAlphabet, short letter, manuscript
- LisaPledged to God or God is my oath
- LivanBlessed, full of grace; a modern name signifying light
- LiviaLife; olive; (Roman gens Livia)
- LivillaLittle olive branch or envy
- LiviusEnvious, bluish, or olive-colored
- LiyanaSoftness, Gentleness
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- LochanaEyes, vision, luminous glance
- LochlanMeans "Viking, Scandinavian" from Old Irish Lochlann, a name for Scandinavia
- LoganLittle Hollow
- LohitRed, copper-coloured; another name for planet Mars
- Loismost desirable or superior
- LolaSorrows, strong woman
- LondynFrom London; (place name)
- LonginusLong, tall, or lance bearer
- LopamudraWife of Sage Agastya, learned scholar
- Lorcanlittle fierce one
- LoreleiMurmuring rock or temptress
- LorettaFrom Latin laurus meaning "laurel". This meaning was favourable, since in ancient Rome the leaves of laurel trees were used to create victors' garlands
- Lornafox, from Lorn
- Lornefox, place name
- LottieFree one; petite and feminine (pet form of Charlotte)
- LouisFamous warrior
- LouisaRenowned warrior; famous in battle
- Lovedaybeloved day
- LowenModern name, probably based on similar-sounding names such as Owen or Rowan, or possibly inspired by Cornish lowen "happy"
- Lowrilaurel
- LoyalFrom the English word, borrowed from Old French loial "loyal", itself derived from Latin legalis "legal"
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- LubabahThe innermost essence; the pure kernel at the heart of a thing
- LubnaThe storax tree, which yields a fragrant resin
- LucaBringer of light
- LucanusLight bringer or inhabitant of Lucania
- LucasBringer of light, luminous
- LuccaRoman praenomen, or given name, which was derived from Latin lux "light"
- LuciaLight
- Lucianlight
- LucianaFull of light, radiant, or illumination
- LucianusFull of light or shining leader
- LuciferLight-bringer or morning star
- LucillaLittle light or shining one
- LucilleLight
- LucindaLight or bringer of light
- LuciusLight, illumination, or born at dawn
- LucretiaWealthy, profitable, or light
- LucretiusWealthy, profitable, or light seeker
- LucyLight, Bringer Of Light, Luminous
- LuellaCombination of Lou and the popular name suffix ella
- LuisFrom the Germanic name Hludwig meaning "famous in battle", composed of the elements hlut "famous, loud" and wig "war, battle"
- LujainSilver
- LukaBringer of light
- LukasBringer of light
- LukeLight-giving, luminous, bringer of light
- LuminaSunset, light
- LunaMoon, Moonlight
- LuqmanWise
- LuzMeans "light" in Spanish
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Where L Names Come From
The traditions behind this letter, and the wider collection for each one if you would rather browse by origin than by initial.
L is characterized by its melodic opening consonant, which gives both its Latin and Arabic entries an inherently soft, romantic quality.
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