Leelah at a glance
- Meaning
- Pure as a lily
- Origin
- English
- Religion
- Christian
- Gender
- girl
- Pronunciation
- LEE-lah
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- uncommon
- Variants & Spellings
- Lily, Lyly, Lyli, Lilli, Leeliya, Leela
Lucky details for Leelah
- Number
- 4
- Color
- Electric Blue
- Stone
- Blue Sapphire
- Flower
- Hydrangea
- Day
- Saturday
- Planet
- Uranus
- Zodiac
- Aquarius
- Metal
- Lead
Leelah is a English name meaning “pure as a lily”. It is a spelling variant of Lily and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Leelah for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with practical, inventive, quietly unconventional. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Leelah reduce to 4, a number linked with Uranus and with people who are reliable, systematic, brilliant at building things that last.
Numerology
Chaldean value 4 — Practical, inventive, quietly unconventional.
Personality
Practical, inventive, quietly unconventional
Positive Traits
Reliable, systematic, brilliant at building things that last
Negative Traits
Resists sudden change and can be blunt when rushed
Career Suggestions
Engineering, technology, architecture, logistics, research
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FAQs about the name Leelah
What does the name Leelah mean?
Leelah means “pure as a lily” and comes from a English root.
Is Leelah a boy or girl name?
Leelah is most often used as a girl name today.
How do you pronounce Leelah?
Leelah is pronounced LEE-lah (2 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Leelah?
The lucky number for Leelah is 4, ruled by Uranus.
What are good nicknames for Leelah?
Popular short forms include Leei, Leel, Leey, Ley.
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