girlSwahili

Lulu: Meaning & Origin

Lulu is a girl name of Swahili origin meaning “Precious pearl”. It's a distinctive name with moderate popularity. With 2 syllables, it's short and easy to say.

Pronunciation

LOO-loo

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

66/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 34% of popular names.

Nicknames

LuLulu-Bear

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

31%
48
2010
33
Current
#35
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Lulu Amara
  • Lulu Zuri
  • Lulu Kaya

Famous Namesakes

  • Lulu Wang
  • Lulu F. Chen