Meela as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Meela

What is the meaning of the name Meela ?

The baby name Meela is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MEE-lah (IPA: /ˈmiːlə/).

Meela is Estonian, Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.

Meela is a modern variant spelling of Mila, a cross-cultural name with layered roots. In the Slavic tradition it comes from the element mil- meaning "gracious, dear," appearing in names like Ludmila and Milena; by extension Meela carries the sense of "beloved" or "kind." In South Asian use it is sometimes linked to Hindi/Urdu milna "to meet, unite" and the related noun mela "gathering, fair," giving a figurative meaning of "union" or "bringing people together." The long ee spelling also reflects contemporary English phonetics (MEE-lah).

As a given name, the Slavic form is documented since medieval times through saints such as St. Ludmila, while the short form gained global traction in the late 20th and 21st centuries, helped by the popularity of Mila. Meela remains the rarer spelling. Variants and related forms include Mila, Meila, Miela, Meelah, Milla, Milena, Ludmila, and Camila (nickname Mila). Diminutives: Millie, Mimi.