Unisex name
Lülü name meaning
“pearl”
Lülü means pearl and comes from the Arabic word luʾluʾ. In Türkiye, it is used as a given name for both girls and boys. Its imagery centers on the lustrous pearl formed inside a shell. The Turkish form simplifies the Arabic pronunciation by leaving out the original glottal sounds.
What does Lülü mean?
Pearl
In Turkish: inci
Lülü is connected with an older borrowed word for pearl. In classical poetry, pearls can suggest preciousness and also serve as images for teeth, tears or beautiful speech. The spellings Lü'lü and Lülü may represent the same source, while its present-day gender usage in Türkiye remains uncertain.
Origin of the name Lülü
A Turkish rendering of Arabic luʾluʾ, meaning pearl. The glottal consonants of the Arabic form are lost in Turkish pronunciation.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Lülü in the Quran? | As a word · اللؤلؤ · 55:22The Arabic source word for Lülü occurs in the Quran as اللؤلؤ, meaning pearls, with the definite article. |
| Starts with | L |
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 Lülü
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /lyly/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | لؤلؤ |
Is Lülü a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Lülü is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Lülü does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Lülü
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
FAQ about the name Lülü
What is the meaning of Lülü?
Lülü means “pearl”. A Turkish rendering of Arabic luʾluʾ, meaning pearl. The glottal consonants of the Arabic form are lost in Turkish pronunciation.
Is Lülü a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Lülü is used for both boys and girls.
Is Lülü in the Quran?
As a word. The Arabic source word for Lülü occurs in the Quran as اللؤلؤ, meaning pearls, with the definite article. (e.g.: 55:22)
What is the origin of the name Lülü?
Lülü is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Lülü have?
Lülü has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Lülü?
Lülü 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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