Girl name
Lal name meaning
“red gemstone; ruby red”
Lal means “red gemstone” or “ruby red.” It comes from Persian laʿl, the word for a red precious stone. Used as a feminine given name in Türkiye, it has a literary association with classical poetry, where the gemstone’s vivid colour provides an image for a beloved’s lips.
What does Lal mean?
Red gemstone; ruby red
In Turkish: kırmızı değerli taş; yakut rengi
Lal evokes the brilliance of a red gemstone and the color imagery of lips in classical poetry. Historical gemstone terms do not always match modern mineral classifications, so translating it exclusively as ruby can be too narrow. The spelling Lâl may be used to indicate the long vowel.
Origin of the name Lal
As a name, Lal is generally associated with Persian laʿl, a red precious stone. It should be distinguished from the separate Persian homonym lāl, meaning unable to speak.
How to pronounce Lal
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters · 3-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /lal/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | لعل |
Is Lal a girl’s name?
Yes, Lal is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Lal does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Lâl
Names that sound like Lal
Names with related meanings
- İnci♀Pearl
- Beril♀Beryl, a gemstone mineral
- Mercan♀Coral
- Feride♀Unique, incomparable
- Zümrüt♀A precious stone of vivid green colour
- Yeşim♀Jade, an ornamental stone often green
- Elmas♀Diamond
- Esmira♀Emerald, a green gemstone
- Nefise♀Precious, exquisite, highly valuable
- Cevahir♂♀Precious stones, jewels
- Cevher♂♀Precious stone
- Dürdane♀A pearl
Famous people named Lal
- Lâl Denizli · b. 1992
- Lal Verda Akın · b. 2005
FAQ about the name Lal
What is the meaning of Lal?
Lal means “red gemstone; ruby red”. As a name, Lal is generally associated with Persian laʿl, a red precious stone. It should be distinguished from the separate Persian homonym lāl, meaning unable to speak.
Is Lal a girl’s name?
Yes, Lal is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Lal in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Lal nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Lal?
Lal is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Lal have?
Lal has 1 syllable and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Lal?
Lal does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Lal?
Other spellings: Lâl.
Famous people named Lal?
Notable people named Lal include Lâl Denizli, Lal Verda Akın.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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