Girl name
Laleruh name meaning
“tulip-cheeked, tulip-faced”
Laleruh means “tulip-cheeked” or “tulip-faced.” It combines Persian lāla, meaning tulip, with ruḫ, meaning cheek or face, and is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. The name evokes the floral comparisons of classical poetry, where a flower’s color supplies an image for the face.
What does Laleruh mean?
Tulip-cheeked, tulip-faced
In Turkish: lale yanaklı, lale yüzlü
Laleruh uses a classical comparison between the face or cheeks and a tulip, especially its vivid color. It belongs to the same poetic imagery as descriptions of rose-colored cheeks. Despite the Turkish spelling, its final element means “face” or “cheek,” rather than “soul” or “spirit.”
Origin of the name Laleruh
From Persian lāla, “tulip,” and ruḫ, “cheek” or “face.” The second element is distinct from Arabic rūḥ, “spirit.”
How to pronounce Laleruh
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /laleɾuh/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | لاله رخ |
Is Laleruh a girl’s name?
Yes, Laleruh is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Laleruh does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Laleruh
Names with related meanings
- Zeynep♀A fragrant flowering tree
- Yasemin♀Jasmine, a plant with fragrant flowers
- Ayşegül♀A combination of Ayşe and rose
- Songül♀The last rose
- Gülce♀Rose-like
- Asmin♀Jasmine flower
- Açelya♀An ornamental shrub with colourful flowers
- Gül♀Rose
- Roza♀The rose flower
- Nesrin♀Wild rose
- Zeyneb♀A fragrant flowering tree
- Çiğdem♀Crocus
FAQ about the name Laleruh
What is the meaning of Laleruh?
Laleruh means “tulip-cheeked, tulip-faced”. From Persian lāla, “tulip,” and ruḫ, “cheek” or “face.” The second element is distinct from Arabic rūḥ, “spirit.”
Is Laleruh a girl’s name?
Yes, Laleruh is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Laleruh in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Laleruh nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Laleruh?
Laleruh is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Laleruh have?
Laleruh has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Laleruh?
Laleruh does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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