Lala
Meaning of Lala
The feminine given name Lala derives from multiple linguistic traditions: in Romance-language contexts it frequently serves as a diminutive of Alana or Allegra, while in Ottoman Turkish it historically denoted a tutor or mentor to royalty. Phonetically transcribed as /ˈlɑːlɑː/, its reduplicated open-front vowel pattern corresponds to solfège’s sixth scale degree—a nuance unlikely to faze parents who skipped piano lessons. US Social Security data record Lala’s usage since the late 19th century, with early 20th-century rankings in the mid-500s, a gradual mid-century decline, and a modest resurgence beginning in the 1990s; by 2024 it registers fourteen births and a rank of 936. This trajectory underscores Lala’s appeal as a name that is historically grounded, phonologically straightforward, and sufficiently rare to satisfy today’s preference for concise yet distinctive choices.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as LAH-lah (/ˈlɑːlɑː/)
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Notable People Named Lala
| Lala Lajpat Rai was an Indian nationalist and author known as Punjab Kesari who helped lead the struggle for independence. |
| Lala Jagat Narain was an Indian editor, politician and founder of the Hind Samachar media group. |
| Lala Kamlapat Singhania was an Indian industrialist who founded the JK Organisation, one of India's largest business groups. |
| Lala Amarnath Bhardwaj was an Indian cricket pioneer who scored India's first Test century and captained its first Test series victory. |
| Lala Babkeni Mnatsakanyan was an Armenian actress named an Honoured Artist of Armenia in 2006. |
| Lala Yusifova is an Azerbaijani rhythmic gymnast who competes for Great Britain. |
| Lala Ram Saran Das Talwar - Lala Ram Saran Das was an Indian revolutionary who took part in the Ghadar Mutiny. |
