The baby name Lottus is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈlɒtəs/ or /ˈlɑːtəs/ (LOT-us or LAH-tus).
The baby name Lottus is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈlɒtəs/ or /ˈlɑːtəs/ (LOT-us or LAH-tus).
Lottus is in Origin.
Lottus is a contemporary given name most likely a creative respelling of Lotus, the botanical and spiritual emblem. Lotus descends from Greek lotos via Latin lotus and evokes purity, resilience, rebirth, and enlightenment in Hindu, Buddhist, and ancient Egyptian traditions, as well as the Homeric "lotus-eaters." The doubled t also echoes the Scandinavian-German pet forms Lotte, Lotta, and Lottis of Charlotte (from Charles, "free person"), giving Lottus a dual set of associations: the serene flower and the idea of freedom.
In usage, Lottus is rare and largely a 21st-century choice, appearing in English-speaking and Nordic contexts as a distinctive, gently unisex option, though more common for girls. Close variants and relatives include Lotus, Lotte, Lotta, Lottie, Lottis, Carlotta, and Charlotte. Pronounced LOT-us, it offers a familiar sound with striking spelling, balancing nature-name softness with continental nickname charm.
Lottus is an extremely rare name. Across our dataset of national birth registries and international name records, Lottus appears only 8 times in total — found in 5 countries. If you're considering it, you'd be giving your child a name almost nobody else has.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #914 | 2 | 14,098 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #980 | 2 | 15,656 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
Lottus is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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