Lala means “tulip”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Kazakh and also used in Tatar and Bashkir.
- Lala is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Kazakh, Tatar and Bashkir.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Lala mean?
Literal meaning
Lala is a girl's name used in Bashkir, Kazakh and Tatar. It means “tulip”. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Meaning themes: Flowers
Lala in Kazakh, Tatar and Bashkir
What does Lala mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Лала and Lala (common romanization). No separate Kazakh gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “tulip” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
What does Lala mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Ләлә and Lala (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “tulip” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Lala mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Lala (common romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “tulip” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Lala come from?
Persian, borrowing. From Persian.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Lala?
Lala is used as a given name in Kazakh, Tatar and Bashkir. Its origin is Persian. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Lala across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakh | ЛалаCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “tulip” | Documented[1] |
| Tatar | ЛәләCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “tulip” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | LalaLatin, romanized | Girl | same as above: “tulip” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Lala
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lala[1] | Latin spelling | Latin | Romanization (KazPER English romanization) |
| Лала[1] | Russian-language spelling | Cyrillic | Variant |
| Лала[1] | Kazakh | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Lala | Kazakh | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Ләлә | Tatar | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Lala | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Lala | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Names related to Lala
Sibling names for Lala
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Lala rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MilyaushaGirl“violet (flower)”same language (tatar, bashkir) · also shares the theme flowers
- GulandamGirl“flower-bodied, graceful”same language (tatar, bashkir) · also shares the theme flowers
- GulstanGirl“land of flowers”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme flowers
- ZergulGirl“golden flower”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme flowers
- GulkhanymGirl“flower lady”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme flowers
- GulbikaGirl“flower lady”same language (tatar, bashkir) · also shares the theme flowers
- GüldärGirl“adorned with flowers, wrapped in flowers”same language (bashkir) · also shares the theme flowers
- AssylgulGirl“precious flower”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme flowers
Common questions about Lala
What does the name Lala mean?
Lala means “tulip”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Kazakh and also used in Tatar and Bashkir.
Is Lala a girl's or a boy's name?
Lala is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Kazakh: girls; Tatar: girls; Bashkir: girls.
Where does Lala come from?
Lala is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Lala?
Lala is recorded for Kazakh, Tatar and Bashkir. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Lala spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Лала (Cyrillic), Ләлә (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Lala have?
Lala has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled with our editorial data; source texts are not copied.
- Rustem Yeshpanov. KazPER Kazakh person-name list. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
Supports: listed as a kazakh given name (feminine) in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Lala recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Лала recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Лала (kazakh) recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list
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