Lula
Fact sheet
- Name
- Lula
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The first name Lula is a diminutive of Luisa and is also used as a Brazilian boy's name, where it is considered a diminutive form of Luiz.
What does the name Lula mean?
The name Lula is originally a diminutive of Luisa. It is also used as a Brazilian boy's name and is then a diminutive form of the name Luiz. The roots of the name go back to the old German nickname Ludwig. Translated, Lula means "the loud fighter" or "strong in battle." The name is composed of the Old High German elements hlut, which means "loud," "known," or "famous," and wig, which means "to wrestle," "the fight," "the war," "the dispute," or "the warrior." Additionally, Lula or Lule in Albanian means "flower." In Tigrinya, an Eritrean language, "lula" means "pearl." Other variants of the name include Luella, Loella, and Lulu.
Where does the name Lula come from?
The origin of the name Lula lies in Old High German and means "the loud fighter." The word components come from Old High German: hlut stands for "loud," "known," or "famous," while wig stands for "to wrestle," "the fight," "the war," "the dispute," or "the warrior." The name is used in Brazilian and English.
How do you pronounce Lula?
The pronunciation of Lula is soft and melodic. The name consists of two syllables and is typically pronounced in German as "Lu-la" [ˈluːla], with the first syllable being stressed. The long U sound gives the name a certain depth, while the double L ensures a smooth transition to the open final syllable. Overall, Lula sounds gentle, friendly, and harmonious.
When is the name day of Lula?
Lula celebrates its name day on several dates: March 15, May 11, July 24, October 17, November 10, and December 18.
Popularity
In Germany, the name Lula enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 2,723rd among the most common female first names. Lula achieved its best ranking in 2017, reaching 1,769th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 60 times, which places it 3,277th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, Lula ranks 3,930th.
Nicknames & pet names
Alul / Lu / Lul / Lula-Coola / Luli / Lulu
Famous people
- Lula (Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva) (Brazilian politician)
- Lula Barbosa (Brazilian beach volleyball player)
- Lula Cortes (Brazilian musician)
- Lula Galvao (Brazilian musician)
- Lula Mae Hardaway (American musician)
Frequently asked questions about the name Lula
What is the origin of the name Lula?
The name Lula has its roots in Old High German and means 'the loud fighter.'
What does the name Lula mean?
Lula is composed of the Old High German elements 'luit' (loud, known) and 'wig' (fight, warrior) and thus means 'the loud fighter.'
How popular is the name Lula?
Lula is a modern name that is used both in Brazil and in English-speaking countries. Its popularity varies by region and culture.