Lalla
Meaning of Lalla
Lalla is a female name with origins in various cultures. It has an English pronunciation as LAH-lah (/ˈlɑːlə/) and a French pronunciation as lah-LAH (/la.la/). The name may also be spelled as Lala. In terms of popularity, according to the data for newborns in the United States of America, Lalla was given to 5 babies in 2010 and ranked 16984th. The name has had varying levels of popularity throughout the years, with its highest ranking being in 1953 when it ranked 5th. Overall, Lalla carries a unique and international charm that makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a less common name for their baby girl.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as LAH-lah (/ˈlɑːlə/)
French
- Pronunced as lah-LAH (/la.la/)
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Notable People Named Lalla
| Lalla Zaynab, an Algerian Sufi Muslim spiritual leader, was revered as a living saint by her followers and engaged in a struggle over her father's succession with her cousin Sa'id ibn Lakhdar, involving the French colonial administration, before forming a friendship with Isabelle Eberhardt. |
| Lalla Fatma N'Soumer was an Algerian anti-colonial leader who led battles against French forces during the 1849–1857 conquest of Algeria, and is considered a national hero. |
| Lalla Assia Essaydi is a Moroccan photographer known for her staged photographs of Arab women in contemporary art, currently working in Boston, Massachusetts and Morocco, with a residence in New York. |
| Lalla Carlsen was a renowned Norwegian singer and actress, celebrated as one of Norway's most iconic female revue artists. |
| Lalla Balqis, also known as Lalla Bilqis, was a slave concubine of Sultan Ismail Ibn Sharif. |
| Lalla Malika Issoufou is a Nigerien medical doctor and philanthropist who served as the First Lady of Niger from 2011 to 2021. |
| Lalla Batoul Benaîssa was the first woman in modern Morocco to be imprisoned for political reasons, after being jailed and tortured by Sultan Abdelhafid in 1910. |
| Lalla Miranda (1874–1944) was an Australian coloratura soprano known for her performances in Belgium, France, and Great Britain, including notable roles in operas such as Lucia di Lammermoor and Lakmé. |
