Boy name
Lut name meaning
“the name of the prophet Lot”
Lut is the name of the prophet Lot. It entered Turkish through Arabic Lūṭ, derived from Hebrew Lōṭ, and is used for boys in Türkiye. The name appears in the Quran's narratives. Its connection with the Western form Lot illustrates the transmission of this name across languages.
What does Lut mean?
The name of the prophet Lot
In Turkish: Lût peygamberin adı
Lut directly recalls the prophet Lût named in the Quran and may also be written Lût in Turkish. The corresponding figure appears as Lot in the biblical tradition; the name's secure interpretation rests on this shared narrative association, while its original lexical meaning remains uncertain.
Origin of the name Lut
The Turkish form of Hebrew Lōṭ, transmitted through Arabic Lūṭ. The lexical meaning of the Hebrew name is uncertain.
| Linguistic origin | Hebrew, Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran, Names of prophets |
| Is Lut in the Quran? | Yes, as a name · لوط · 26:161, 37:133Lut occurs in the Quran as the prophet's proper name, written لوط in passages recounting his story. |
| 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 Lut
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters · 3-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /lut/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | لوط |
Is Lut a boy’s name?
Yes, Lut is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Lut 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 Lut
Famous people named Lut
- Lut Tamam
FAQ about the name Lut
What is the meaning of Lut?
Lut means “the name of the prophet Lot”. The Turkish form of Hebrew Lōṭ, transmitted through Arabic Lūṭ. The lexical meaning of the Hebrew name is uncertain.
Is Lut a boy’s name?
Yes, Lut is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Lut in the Quran?
Yes, as a name. Lut occurs in the Quran as the prophet's proper name, written لوط in passages recounting his story. (e.g.: 26:161, 37:133)
What is the origin of the name Lut?
Lut is of Hebrew and Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Lut have?
Lut has 1 syllable and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Lut?
Lut 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 Lut?
Notable people named Lut include Lut Tamam.
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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