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The baby name Lula is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LOO-lah (English: /ˈluːlə/).

Lula is English in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: LOO-lah (English: /ˈluːlə/)

What is the meaning of the name Lula ?

The baby name Lula is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LOO-lah (English: /ˈluːlə/).

Lula is English in Origin.

Lula is a vintage diminutive that developed in English from several sources: most often Louise/Louisa (from Germanic Ludwig, “famous battle”), also Lucy/Lucia (“light”), and in the American South sometimes Tallulah (Choctaw, often interpreted as “leaping water”). In Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking contexts it can shorten Lourdes or Luísa; in Brazil it is a familiar nickname for Luiz. It has also been used independently as a given name since the 19th century.

The name flourished in the United States at the turn of the twentieth century, appearing frequently on birth registers before fading mid-century, and has re-emerged with the modern revival of sweet, two-syllable antiques. Spellings and diminutive variants include Lulah, Lulla, and Lulie, with Lulu and Loulou as affectionate forms; related formal options are Louise, Louisa, Lucia, Lucille, Tallulah, and Lourdes. Depending on its root, Lula carries the meanings “famous battle,” “light,” or “leaping water.”

Lula has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Lula

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Politician · Born 1945 · Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, often called Lula, is a prominent Brazilian politician who served as the President of Brazil from 2003 to 2010 and was re-elected in 2022. He is known for his efforts in reducing poverty and improving the economy during his presidency. Lula's leadership in the Workers' Party has been a significant part of his political career.

Celebrity babies named Lula

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Lula Boginia Lynch David Lynch film director ★★★★★
Lula RosyLea Grimaldi Adams Bryan Adams singer ★★★★★

Lula – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
ET 0 #6 1 246
ET Girls 0 #16 1 372
PR 0 #55 1 1,497
CY 0 #59 2 1,632
AL 0 #73 4 2,372
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
ID Girls 0 #101 2 3,319
SD 0 #102 1 2,130
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
CY Girls 0 #123 3 3,755
IQ 0 #131 3 3,533
RS Girls 0 #133 5 1,651
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
MU 0 #136 2 3,613
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
BW Boys 0 #153 2 4,685
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
UY 0 #160 18 2,477
PR Girls 0 #161 7 3,171
SI Girls 0 #162 13 2,769
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
AR 0 #169 18 2,915
Sweden Girls 2015 #176 2 1,605
SD Girls 0 #183 184 7,678
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
LU Girls 0 #188 3 4,850
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
AL Girls 0 #196 27 4,141
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
AO Girls 0 #215 3 4,575
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
GR Girls 0 #231 12 6,293
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
AO Boys 0 #248 2 5,568
PT 0 #248 3 4,161
EC Girls 0 #250 9 3,650
JP Girls 0 #250 2 6,592
HR Boys 0 #258 2 3,997
AF Boys 0 #274 1 3,535
Canada Girls 2024 #281 5 2,795
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
HR Girls 0 #292 3 3,687
AL Boys 0 #299 5 5,122
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
QA Girls 0 #305 12 15,378
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
UY Girls 0 #320 221 6,731
PE 0 #321 9 6,350
DK Girls 0 #325 5 7,429
JO Girls 0 #331 9 7,570
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
GT 0 #337 2 5,948
CZ Girls 0 #347 5 5,378
CN Girls 0 #355 5 8,829
BR 0 #357 4 5,969
MU Girls 0 #358 5 8,539
PL Girls 0 #358 7 5,096
MX 0 #365 49 8,339
YE 0 #369 13 8,639
PT Boys 0 #379 3 7,951
OM Girls 0 #381 16 15,987
UY Boys 0 #390 10 5,922
AR Girls 0 #393 235 8,289
France Girls 2021 #398 8 3,185
BO 0 #404 5 6,868
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
PA Girls 0 #424 58 9,861
CL 0 #429 6 6,867
IQ Girls 0 #430 75 11,303
SD Boys 0 #432 14 10,523
Spain 0 #436 17 2,326
PT Girls 0 #437 15 7,952
AR Boys 0 #447 21 7,628
CO 0 #465 16 7,768
ZA 0 #471 4 14,421
RU Girls 0 #486 13 11,913
KW Girls 0 #487 29 19,177
PS Girls 0 #492 32 10,981
MX Girls 0 #494 1,239 17,781
GT Girls 0 #496 10 7,500
CR Girls 0 #505 28 11,342
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
CR Boys 0 #508 3 10,188
AE Girls 0 #509 45 20,968
LY 0 #526 10 12,703
IR Girls 0 #538 8 8,334
BH 0 #541 13 17,937
PS Boys 0 #559 3 10,655
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
BO Girls 0 #566 46 9,488
BR Boys 0 #570 187 12,213
IL Girls 0 #598 20 11,648
BO Boys 0 #620 3 9,244
IL Boys 0 #624 2 10,983
SG Girls 0 #629 4 18,916
PE Girls 0 #633 345 14,861
HK Girls 0 #646 5 16,104
IQ Boys 0 #655 13 13,071
CL Boys 0 #656 10 13,390
LB 0 #683 8 13,263
IT 0 #699 16 4,183
SA Girls 0 #721 215 25,931
Finland Girls 2026 #731 8 3,895
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
SY 0 #763 5 11,684
CL Girls 0 #784 68 14,098
Spain Girls 0 #789 196 5,561
Germany Girls 0 #804 35 4,949
United States Girls 2024 #816 101 8,487
NG Girls 0 #820 7 15,093
EG Girls 0 #827 133 14,742
TN 0 #859 7 13,765
PE Boys 0 #867 12 14,506
CO Girls 0 #891 188 16,140
CO Boys 0 #905 16 15,656
NL Girls 0 #909 47 5,933
OM Boys 0 #917 2 17,948
EG Boys 0 #919 7 15,035
Spain Boys 0 #919 12 5,610
BR Girls 0 #922 20 12,708
MX Boys 0 #960 23 16,355
MY Girls 0 #979 16 24,821
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
IN Boys 0 #1,036 4 16,750
ZA Girls 0 #1,103 39 25,928
MA 0 #1,111 18 20,986
ZA Boys 0 #1,135 44 25,619
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
DZ 0 #1,149 28 20,130
MY Boys 0 #1,180 3 25,439
IT Girls 0 #1,187 261 9,415
TR 0 #1,251 4 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,452 20 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,587 28 28,008

Lula is popular in 75 countries — most recent births per country:

France
United States
Canada
Scotland, United Kingdom
AE

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People also ask about Lula

Lula is predominantly a girl's name.
Lula is a 2 syllable name, pronounced LOO-lah (English: /ˈluːlə/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Lulu, Loula, Loulou, Lulah, Loola and Luella.
Yes — Lula ranked #176 in Sweden in 2015, and appears in official birth registries across 6 countries.
Lula ranks highest in Sweden (#176 in 2015).
Lula's popularity is rising. It moved from #404 in 2011 to #398 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 1 notable people named Lula are in our database, including Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (Politician).
Yes — at least 2 celebrity couples have chosen Lula for their child, including David Lynch.