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This is a list of submitted names in which the pattern is *la or *lah.
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Seol-a f Korean
From Sino-Korean 雪 (seol) meaning "snow" combined with 娥 (a) meaning "beautiful". Other hanja combinations can also form this name.
Seraphiella f Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend
Feminine form of Serafiel
Serenella f Italian
Diminutive of Serena. It also coincides with one of the Italian words for "lilac".
Serenola f Literature
This was used as a Welsh translation of Stellaluna (for a 2000 Welsh adaptation of the children's book 'Stellaluna'). It is derived in part from Welsh seren "star" (cf... [more]
Setefilla f Spanish
From the Spanish titles of the Virgin Mary, La Virgen de Setefilla and Nuestra Señora de Setefilla, meaning "The Virgin of Setefilla" and "Our Lady of Setefilla," venerated at the hermitage in Lora del Río in the Andalusian province of Seville... [more]
Settela f Romani
Meaning uncertain. A famous bearer of this given name was Settela Steinbach (1934-1944), a Dutch Sinti girl who lost her life in the Auschwitz concentration camp during World War II. She posthumously became an icon of the Holocaust, due to her brief appearance in a video of the transit camp Westerbork, which had been made by fellow Holocaust victim Rudolf Breslauer (1903-1944 or 1945).
Severilla f Ancient Roman
Diminutive of Severa, as it contains the Latin feminine diminutive suffix -illa.
Sevilla f Spanish (Philippines, Rare), English (Rare), Indonesian (Rare)
Derived from the Spanish name for the city of Seville, in Spain (see Sevilla).
Seyfula m Dagestani
Dagestani form of Saifullah.
Seyfulla m Azerbaijani
Azerbaijani form of Sayfullah.
Sgula f Hebrew
Means "talisman, virtue, treasure" in Hebrew.
Sha'ala f Ancient Hebrew
A feminine form of Sha'al
Shaalah f Arabic
Means "bonfire, one who kindles fire" in Arabic.
Shafiqullah m Arabic (Rare), Pashto
Means "Allah the compassionate" from Arabic شفيق (shafiq) meaning "compassionate" combined with الله (Allah).
Shahidullah m Arabic, Bengali, Pashto
Means "witness of Allah", from Arabic شَهِيد (šahīd) "witness" and الله (Allah).
Shahla f Arabic, Persian, Urdu
Means "deep blue, bluish-black" in Arabic, also used to refer to a person with such an eye colour.
Shaila f Spanish (Modern)
Spanish form of Shyla, reflecting the English pronunciation.
Shakayla f African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the phonetic elements sha, kay and la, likely influenced by Shakila... [more]
Shakeela f Arabic, African American
Alternate transcription of Arabic شكيلة (See Shakila).
Shakela f Arabic
Means “beautiful, well formed” in Arabic.
Shakilla f Malay, Indonesian
Malay and Indonesian form of Shakila.
Shakyla f African American (Rare)
Combination of the prefix sha and Kyla.
Shala f Near Eastern Mythology
The name of a Mesopotamian corn goddess who is also associated with war as well as the name of a Sumerian goddes of grain and the emotion of compassion.... [more]
Shalla f American (Modern, Rare), Popular Culture
Of unknown origins and meaning. Shalla Nelprin is a character in the 'Star Wars: X-Wing' book series.
Shallah f & m Arabic (Anglicized, Rare, Archaic), American
Variation of the phrase Inshallah meaning "god willing". Name is most famous for being Raekwon's aliases. Also common as a last name.
Shalola f Uzbek
Means "waterfall, rapids" in Uzbek.
Shalsabila f Indonesian
Indonesian variant of Salsabil.
Shalsabilla f Indonesian
Indonesian variant of Salsabil.
Shalshabila f Indonesian
Indonesian variant of Salsabil.
Shamila f Arabic
Female version of the Arabic masculine name Shamil.
Shamila f Urdu, Dari Persian
Feminine form of Shamil.
Shangela f African American
Combination of the prefix sh with Angela.
Sharbilla f Arabic
Feminine form of Sharbel.
Sharifulla m Arabic, Tatar
Arabic alternate transcription of شريف الله (see Sharifullah) and the Tatar form of the name.
Sharifullah m Arabic
Derived from Arabic sharif "eminent, virtuous" combined with Allah "God".
Sharmilla f Arabic
Variant transcription of Sharmila.
Shaula f Arabic
A star in the constellation Scorpius, thought to have come from Al Shaulah "the sting" or "raised tail."
Shawnella f English
It is the feminine version of "Shawn". Also means gift from god.
Sheela f Manx
Manx cognate of Síle and Sìle. This name used to be Anglicized as the etymologically unrelated Julia.
Shehla f Urdu
Alternate transcription of Urdu شہلا (see Shahla).
She'ila m Ancient Aramaic
Aramaic form of Silas.
Sheilah f English
Variant of Sheila.
Shelah f English
Variant of Sheila.
Shephelah f Biblical Hebrew, English (American, Rare, ?)
Shephelah -or Shfela- is a location in Israel containing the Judean Plain.
Sherbola m Uzbek
Derived from the Uzbek sher meaning "lion" and bola meaning "child, baby".
Shiblah f Arabic
Feminine form of Shibl.
Shilah f American (Rare)
2006 winner of Miss Texas.
Shilah m Navajo
Means "brother" in Navajo.
Shimulla m & f Indian (Rare)
Meaning unknown.
Shishupala m Hinduism, Sanskrit
Shishupala lit. 'protector of children' was the king of the Chedi kingdom, and an antagonist in the Mahabharata.
Shlila f Sanskrit
MEANING - decent, eloquent, affluent, happy... [more]
Shola m & f Yoruba, African
Short form of names that end with "sola", such as Olusola or Adesola. R&B singer Shola Ama is a well-known bearer.
Shugyla f Kazakh
Means "gleam, radiance, beam" in Kazakh.
Shuthelah m Biblical
Shuthelah was a son of Ephraim according to Numbers 26:35 and 1 Chronicles 7:20.
Shylah f Indian (Rare)
Origin:Indian... [more]
Sibela f Literature (Portuguese-style), Medieval Portuguese
Portuguese adaptation of Sibella and variant of Sibila. This name was used by portuguese poet Luís de Camões.
Sibil·la f Catalan
Catalan form of Sibyl.
Sibülla f Estonian (Archaic)
Archaic Estonian form of Sibylla.
Sibyla f Czech, Slovak
Czech and Slovak form of Sibyl.
Siella f Italian
" A girl who is as high as a mountain "
Sigla f Filipino, Tagalog
From Tagalog sigla meaning "lively, vitality, energy".
Sijuola f Yoruba
Means "wealth opener" or "open the eyes of wealth" in Yoruba.
Sila m Biblical Romanian, Biblical Italian
Romanian and Italian form of Silas.
Sila m & f Thai
Means "rock, stone" in Thai, ultimately from Sanskrit शिला (shila).
Silä f German (Swiss)
Bernese German form of Silvia.
Silla f English (American, Archaic)
Short form names ending in -silla and similar sounds, such as Priscilla and Drusilla.
Silla m Italian (Rare)
Italian form of Sulla.
Simela f Greek
Variant of Symela.
Sinagtala f Filipino, Tagalog
Means "starlight" from Tagalog sinag meaning "beam, ray" and tala "star".
Sinenhlanhla f Zulu
Means "we have luck" in Zulu, from sine "we have" and inhlanhla "luck".
Singoalla f Literature
The heroine of Swedish writer Viktor Rydberg's popular novel Singoalla (1858) (published in English as The Wind Is My Lover), about a gypsy girl who falls in love with a knight (set in the Middle Ages).
Sipala f & m Hopi
Means "peach" in Hopi.
Siphamandla m South African, Zulu
Means "give us strength" in Zulu.
Sissela f Swedish (Rare)
Swedish variant of Cecilia.
Situlla m Chuvash
Chuvash form of Ziyadulla.
Siula f South American
Probably after the Siula Grande a 6,344 meters mountain of the Huayhuash mountain range in the Peruvian Andes.
Sivilla f Russian
Russian form of Sybil.
Skala f Kurdish
From Kurdish سکاڵا meaning "complaint" or "request", likely in reference to a plea to God in times of difficulty.
Skirgaila m Lithuanian (Rare), History
The first element of this name is derived from the Lithuanian verb skirti, which usually means "to give, to devote, to dedicate" but has also been found to mean "to divide, to separate" as well as "to determine, to establish, to identify"... [more]
Smaroula f Greek
Diminutive of Smaragda or Smaragdi.
Sofila f Indian
Variant transcription of Sophila.
Sofoula f Greek
Diminutive of Sofia.
Sohaila f Arabic
Variant transcription of Soheila.
Soheyla f Persian
Alternate transcription of Persian سهیلا (see Soheila).
Soila f Finnish
Variant of Soile.
Şölə f Azerbaijani
Etymology unknown.
Sóla f Icelandic (Modern, Rare)
Icelandic variant of Sól.
Sola f Japanese (Modern)
Means "sky," from Japanese 空 (sora). It is often romanized as Sora rather than Sola, but both ways are correct.
Sola m Biblical Greek
Form of Shagee used in the Codex Vaticanus (Septuagint Bible). Note, the Codex Alexandrinus uses Σαγη (Sage).
Solah m Indonesian, Dhivehi
Indonesian and Dhivehi form of Salah 1.
Solbella f Judeo-Spanish
Combination of Sol 1 and Bella 1.
Sólkatla f Icelandic (Modern, Rare)
Combination of Old Norse sól "sun" and the name Katla.
Solla f Norwegian (Archaic), Sami
Obsolete Norwegian dialectal variant of Solveig recorded in Trøndelag and Nordland.
Songa'nzila f Kongo
Means “the guide” in Kongo.
Sophila f English, Indian (Rare)
Elaborated form of Sophie or Sophia.
Sorela f Romanian (Rare)
Derived from Romanian soră "sister".
Sorla f Greenlandic
Variant of "Sorlak".
Souhaila f Arabic (Maghrebi)
Alternate transcription of Arabic سهيلة (see Suhaila) chiefly used in North Africa.
Souhayla f Arabic (Maghrebi)
Alternate transcription of Arabic سهيلة (see Suhaila) chiefly used in North Africa.
Souheila f Arabic (Maghrebi)
Alternate transcription of Arabic سهيلة (see Suhaila) chiefly used in North Africa.
Souhila f Arabic (Maghrebi)
Maghrebi form of Suhaila.
Soula f Greek
Diminutive of Athanasoula.
Soumaïla m Western African
Form of Isma'il used in parts of French-influenced western Africa (particularly Mali).
Spīdala f Baltic Mythology
The name of a witch and antagonist in the Latvian epic poem 'Lāčplēsis' but she turns good towards the end of the story.
Spīdola f Latvian, Baltic Mythology
Meaning unknown. In the Latvian national epic Lāčplēsis this is the name of a witch enslaved by the devil, but eventually rescued by the hero Koknesis (whom she then marries).
Stanojla f Vlach
Variant of Stanojka.
Stasoula f Greek
Diminutive of Anastasoula.
Staurofila f Spanish (Rare), Literature
Spanish form of Staurophila. The use of this name was probably inspired by Camino real de la cruz (1721), which is one of the earliest Spanish translations of Regia Via Crucis (1635), an important counter-reformation devotional emblem book written by the Dutch-born Flemish Benedictine monk Benedictus van Haeften (1588-1648)... [more]
Staurophila f Late Greek, Literature
Feminine form of Staurophilos. In literature, this is the name of the main character of Regia Via Crucis (1635), an important counter-reformation devotional emblem book written by the Dutch-born Flemish Benedictine monk Benedictus van Haeften (1588-1648)... [more]
Stauroula f Greek (Rare)
Variant transcription of Σταυρούλα (see Stavroula).
Stellah f English
Variant of Stella 1.
Stilla f German (Rare)
From the German word still "quiet".
Stråla f Obscure
Based on the Swedish word stråle "ray, beam".
Strongilah f Judeo-Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective στρογγύλος (strongylos) meaning "round, spherical". Associated with the ancient Greek name Strongylion.
Sturla m Old Norse, Norwegian, Icelandic
Old Norse byname meaning "the loon", from sturla "to derange, disturb". Sturla Sigvatsson was a powerful Icelandic chieftain and the nephew of Snorri Sturluson, the author of the Prose Edda.
Suadela f Roman Mythology
Diminutive of Suada.
Suela f Albanian
Albanian form of Süheyla.
Suella f English (British)
Contraction of Sue-Ellen 1... [more]
Sugeila f Spanish
Spanish spelling of the Arabic name Suhaila. Suhail is the Arabic name for the star Canopus, a bright southern star which was used for navigation in ancient times.
Suhailah f Arabic, Malay
Arabic variant transcription of Suhaila as well as the Malay form.
Suhejla f Albanian (Rare)
Feminine form of Suhejl.
Suintila m Gothic
Suintila (ca. 588 – 633/635) was Visigothic King of Hispania, Septimania, and Galicia from 621 to 631. He was a son of Reccared I and his wife Bado, and a brother of general Geila. Under Suintila there was unprecedented peace and unity across the Kingdom of the Visigoths... [more]
Sukhayla f Chechen
Chechen form of Suhaila.
Sula m Livonian, Medieval Baltic, Estonian (Archaic)
Of uncertain origin and meaning. Current theories range from a derivation from Livonian sula "liquid; unfrozen" to a derivation from Latvian sula "juice" to a Livonian variant of Estonian Sulev... [more]
Sula f English (American, Archaic), Literature
Truncated form of Ursula. This was the name of the titular character in Toni Morrison's 1973 novel Sula.
Sulla m History
From the Roman cognomen Sulla, probably deriving from estruscian background, meaning unknown, but maybe hinting at the description "red" or "bright", since red-golden hair, blue eyes and very pale skin ran within the family... [more]
Sulola f Yoruba
Of Yoruba origin, but the meaning of the name is yet unknown to me.
Sumbula f Judeo-Spanish
Derived from Turkish sümbül, meaning "hyacinth".
Sungula f Greenlandic, Inuit Mythology
Greenlandic name meaning "sun". Sungula is the name for the sun in East Greenlandic legends
Sunnatullah m Arabic (Rare), Afghan (Rare)
Derived from the Arabic noun سنة (sunnah) meaning "the Sunnah" as well as "way, custom, tradition, habitual practice" combined with the Arabic noun الله (Allah) meaning "God" (see Allah)... [more]
Suslä f German (Swiss)
Bernese German form of Susanne.
Šuwala f Hurrian Mythology
Of unknown meaning. Šuwala was a Hurrian goddess of the underworld, often linked in contemporary texts with the goddess Nabarbi.
Svala f Old Norse, Icelandic, Swedish (Rare), Danish (Rare), Norwegian (Rare)
Derived from Old Norse svala "swallow (bird)". This name is also considered a short form of Svalaug.
Svemila f Serbian, Croatian (Rare)
From Serbian све (sve) meaning "all" and мила (mila) meaning "dear" thus the name means "dear to all".
Světla f Czech
Derived from Czech světlo "light".
Svila f Serbian
From Serbian свила (svila) meaning "silk".
Švitrigaila m Lithuanian (Rare), History
Derived from the Lithuanian adjective švitrus meaning "nimble, agile" as well as "fast, quick, brisk" combined with old Lithuanian gailas, which usually means "strong, potent" but has also been found to mean "sharp, jagged" as well as "angry, fierce, violent" and "miserable, sorrowful, remorseful"... [more]
Swala f Swahili
Swahili feminine name meaning "antelope".
Swinþila m Gothic
Composed of swinþs "strong" + -ila (a personal name-forming suffix).
Syahla f Indonesian
Indonesian form of Shahla.
Syakila f Indonesian, Malay
Indonesian and Malay form of Shakila.
Syakilla f Indonesian, Malay
Indonesian and Malay form of Shakila.
Sybila f Sorbian
Sorbian form of Sibyl.
Sybylla f Medieval, Literature
A variation of Sibylla. ... [more]
Syla f English (Rare)
Possibly a feminine form of Silas.
Symela f Greek
From the name of the Sumela monastery, which is located in Trabzon, Turkey. It is derived from Greek σου μελά (sou mela) meaning "black mountain".
Szabella f Hungarian
Cognate of Sabella, meaning "God is my oath".
Szela m Polish
Polish form of Shelah.
Szibilla f Hungarian
Hungarian form of Sibylla.
Szmilla f Hungarian (Rare), Literature
Hungarian variant of Smillaaraq, a name created by Peter Hoeg.
Sztella f Hungarian (Rare)
Hungarian variant of Stella 1.
Tacoula f Greek
Variant transcription of Tasoula.
Tadla f Berber (Rare)
Means "branches" in Berber.
Tagala f & m Southern African (Rare)
We are now settled
Tahlah f English (Australian)
Origin uncertain; may be a variant of Tahlia.
Tajallah f Arabic, Urdu
Means "crown of Allah", derived from Arabic تاج (taj) meaning "crown" combined with Allah.
Takola m Amharic
Means "wolf" in Amharic.
Tala f Philippine Mythology
Means "star" in Tagalog, ultimately from Sanskrit तारा (tārā). In Tagalog mythology, Tala is the goddess of stars and a daughter of the supreme deity Bathala.
Tala m & f Samoan
Means "story" in Samoan.
Tala f Persian
Means "gold" in Persian.
Tala f Romansh
Short form of Nutala.
Talibullah m Arabic
Means "seeker of God" in Arabic.
Tallula f English
Variant of Tallulah.
Talulah f English (British, Rare)
Variant of Tallulah. A known bearer is Talulah Riley (1985-), an English actress who was formerly married to business magnate Elon Musk.
Talullah f English (Rare)
Variant of Tallulah, influenced by the similar Irish name Talulla.
Tamala f English
Variant of Tamela.
Tamila f Kabyle, Berber
Means "turtledove" in Kabyle.
Tamilla f Azerbaijani
Azerbaijani variant of Tamila.
Tamilla f Ancient Berber
Means "turtledove" in Amazigh.
Tandila m Georgian (Rare)
Either a diminutive or a short form of Avtandil.
Tangela f African American
Combination of the phonetic element ta with the name Angela.
Taniela m Fijian, Tongan
Fijian and Tongan form of Daniel.
Tanzala f African American (Modern, Rare)
Likely an invented name.
Tanzeela f Urdu, Arabic
Alternate transcription of Urdu تنزیلہ or Arabic تنزيلة (see Tanzila).
Tənzilə f Azerbaijani
Azerbaijani form of Tanzila.
Tarbula f History (Ecclesiastical), Old Persian (?)
Meaning unknown. Notable bearer of this name is St Tarbula. She was martyred when King Shapur II of Persia accused her of practicing witchcraft, that caused the queen to fall ill.
Tarsila f Portuguese (Brazilian), Galician
Variant of Trasilla. A known bearer is Brazilian painter Tarsila do Amaral (1886-1973).
Tarsilla f Italian
From the Ancient Roman cognomem Tharsilla meaning "one from Tarsus". Tarsus was an historical city in south-central Turkey, 20 km inland from the Mediterranean.
Tasalla f Hausa
From the Hausa ta meaning “of” and sallā̀ meaning "prayer, religious holiday”.
Tasarla f English (Rare), Romani (Rare, ?)
Possibly means "evening" in Romani, deriving from the Wallachian word searla. Alternatively it is a variant of Tasorlo.
Tavakkala f Uzbek
Derived from Uzbek tavakkal meaning "resignation to God's will".
Taydula f Medieval Mongolian
Possibly means "having a foal tail", deriving from the Turkic element tay ("colt"). Name borne by a queen consort of the Mongol Horde.
Tayilah f Arabic
Feminine form of Tayil.
Tayla m Mari
Mari form of Daniel.
Teckla f English (African)
Possibly an English form of Thekla.
Tecula f Corsican (Archaic)
Corsican form of Thekla.
Teela f Finnish (Rare)
Finnish variant of Dela and Tela.
Tegla f Eastern African, Pokot
A famous bearer is Tegla Chepkite Loroupe (born 1973) a Kenyan long-distance track and road runner. She is also a global spokeswoman for peace, women's rights and education.
Tegla f History (Ecclesiastical)
Tegla is the titular patron of the church and holy well at Llandegla in Denbighshire. Her name is usually treated as the Welsh form of Thecla.
Tehilah f Hebrew (Rare)
Rare variant transcription of Tehila.
Tehilla f Swedish
Variation of Tehila. There is Tehilla Blad, Swedish actress.
Tehillah f Hebrew (Rare)
Variant transcription of Tehila.
Tehillah f Hebrew
The name means "glory" or "praise". Derived from the word "tehillim" which is the Hebrew word for the book of Psalms in the Bible.
Tejumola f Yoruba
Means "one who looks forward to better days" or "stare at wealth" in Yoruba, derived from tẹ meaning "press", ojú meaning "eyes, face", mọ́ meaning "onto" and ọlá meaning "wealth".
Tékla f Kashubian
Kashubian form of Thekla.
Tela f Polish
Diminutive of Tekla.
Tela f Obscure
Short form of Ottelia.
Telesilla f Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek τέλος (telos) meaning "purpose, result, completion", or the noun τέλεσις (telesis) "event, fulfillment". Telesilla (fl... [more]
Tella f Swedish, Norwegian (Rare)
Diminutive of Otelie or Otelia. It may also be used as a diminutive of Tellervo.
Temerla f Yiddish
(Polish?) Yiddish diminutive of Tema. Found in Polish documents from the early 1800s.
Temilola f Yoruba
Means "mine is wealth" in Yoruba.
Teódula f Spanish
Feminine form of Teódulo.
Teonilla f Italian (Rare), Polish (Rare)
Italian and Polish form of Theonilla.
Tequila f English (American, Modern, Rare)
From the English word tequila for the alcoholic drink. It is ultimately from Spanish, the name of a town in Mexico where the drink was made.
Terela f Galician
Diminutive of Tereixa and Teresa.
Tersilla f Italian
Variant of Tarsilla and Terza.
Teshtela f Mordvin
Means "starry" in Erzya, derived from теште (tešte) "star, sign".
Tesla f English
Transferred use of the surname Tesla. This was the surname or Serbian-American inventor Nikola Tesla (1856-1943). He is known for his contributions to the design of the modern alternating current (AC) electricity supply system... [more]
Teyla f English (Modern, Rare), Popular Culture
Variant of Tayla. This was the name of one of the main characters in 'Stargate Atlantis'.