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The baby name Lalima is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced LAH-LEE-mah (IPA: /ˈlɑːliːmə/).

Lalima is Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Sanskrit
Pronunciation: LAH-LEE-mah (IPA: /ˈlɑːliːmə/)

What is the meaning of the name Lalima ?

The baby name Lalima is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced LAH-LEE-mah (IPA: /ˈlɑːliːmə/).

Lalima is Sanskrit in Origin.

Lalima is a feminine given name from Sanskrit and Hindi. Formed from lāl/lal, “red,” with the abstract suffix -imā/-ima, it means “redness,” “rosy glow,” or “crimson radiance,” evoking the vivid blush of dawn or sunset. The term appears in classical verse and modern Indo‑Aryan speech as a poetic image of color and beauty.

As a personal name, Lalima gained wider use in North India and Bengal during the 20th century and is now found across India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and the diaspora today. Its appeal rests on red’s auspicious symbolism in South Asia - joy, marital prosperity, and sacred energy. Variants and transliterations include Lālima, Lalimaa, and Laleema; the affectionate short form Lali is common. Overall, Lalima suggests warmth, vitality, and good fortune.

Lalima is a rare name. It doesn't appear in any of the major national birth registries we track; we found only 25 recorded uses across 10 countries. Expect very few children to share this name.

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Lalima – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
IN 0 #71 1 2,963
AF Girls 0 #94 1 2,402
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
MU Girls 0 #361 2 8,539
OM Girls 0 #423 2 15,987
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
AE Girls 0 #596 2 20,968
IN Girls 0 #621 11 13,121
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439

Lalima is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Lalima

Lalima is predominantly a girl's name, used for girls.
Lalima is a 3 syllable name, pronounced LAH-LEE-mah (IPA: /ˈlɑːliːmə/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Laalima, Lalimā and Lalimaa.
Yes, very popular — Lalima ranked #71 in IN in 0, and appears in official birth registries across 10 countries.
Lalima ranks highest in IN (#71 in 0).
Yes — Lalima is a rare name. We found 25 recorded uses of it as a first name across 10 countries, and it doesn't appear in any of the official national popularity rankings we track. If you choose Lalima, your child is unlikely to share it with anyone in their school year.