Boy name
Lot name meaning
“Covering, concealment”
Lot means “covering” or “concealment” in its traditional explanation. It is the Western form of Hebrew Lōṭ, associated with a root meaning to cover or wrap. Used for boys in Türkiye, it refers to the same scriptural figure whose name appears in Turkish as Lut.
What does Lot mean?
Covering, concealment
In Turkish: Örtü, örtünme
Lot is an ancient name found in biblical narratives and known in Turkish as Lut. Covering and wrapping provide its traditional linguistic interpretation. Its religious and literary associations are more prominent than its literal gloss, and its connection with the prophet Lut also places it within Islamic narrative tradition.
Origin of the name Lot
Lot is the Western-language form of Hebrew Lōṭ, traditionally connected with the Hebrew root l-w-ṭ 'to cover, wrap.' Its historical meaning is not certain; Turkish Lut names the same figure in religious narratives.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Lot
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters · 3-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /lot/ |
Is Lot a boy’s name?
Yes, Lot is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Lot does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Lot
Famous people named Lot
- Lot · b. 2004
FAQ about the name Lot
What is the meaning of Lot?
Lot means “Covering, concealment”. Lot is the Western-language form of Hebrew Lōṭ, traditionally connected with the Hebrew root l-w-ṭ 'to cover, wrap.' Its historical meaning is not certain; Turkish Lut names the same figure in religious narratives.
Is Lot a boy’s name?
Yes, Lot is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Lot in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Lot nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Lot?
Lot is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Lot have?
Lot has 1 syllable and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Lot?
Lot does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Lot?
Notable people named Lot include Lot.
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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